Jacob's Prophecies

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: December, 2014

At the end of his life Jacob gives each of his sons a prophecy concerning their future. This event along with the death of both Jacob and Joseph will close out the Genesis record.

Discussion Questions

Summarize the prophecy of each of Jacob's sons and answer the following questions:
- Why would Jacob prophesy to his sons?
- Speculate. Could the sons change the direction of their lives as given by Jacob, and if so, what would be required of them, and how does this impact us individually as God's people?
Why did Jacob specify where he was to be buried?
What is significant about Joseph's brothers fearing that Joseph would take vengeance on them now that Jacob was dead?
What was significant about Joseph desiring to be buried in Canaan?
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?