Jacob lived to an old age, and was able to bless each of his children before he died.
However, Reuben forfeited the birthright and double blessing -- just as Simeon and Levi did.
Judah received the blessing -- Messiah would come through his line. Joseph received the double blessing, gaining two tribes in Israel (Ephraim and Mannaseh).
There is much history and application in the sermon, and the long-lasting effects of sin are shown. But, in the midst of sorrow, the grace of God shines through.
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Great Sermon! You will love this sermon. I did, in fact I was very disappointed that Pastor Marquedant didn't have time to finish. I've often read the blessings Jacob gave to his sons but they are hard to understand. I'm happy to have a better understanding of what those blessing meant, and I want to listen to this sermon again.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...