Blessings & Promises (Genesis 49)
Who was giving blessings in Genesis 49?
Jacob (Israel)
Genesis 49:1
Who died at the beginning of Genesis 50?
Jacob
(Genesis 50:1) (verse 12)
Who will inherit the earth?
The meek
(Matthew 5:5)
Who does Jesus say feeds the birds of the air?
Your heavenly father
(Matthew 6:26)
Ask, seek, and what?
Knock
(Matthew 7:7)
How many sons did Jacob bless in this chapter?
Twelve
Genesis 49:28
How old was Joseph when he died?
110 years old
(Genesis 50:26)
Who are called children of God?
Peacemakers
(Matthew 5:9)
Where should we store our treasures?
In heaven
(Matthew 6:20)
What is the Golden Rule?
Do to others what you would have them do to you
(Matthew 7:12)
Which son was compared to a lion?
Judah
(Genesis 49:9)
Where was Jacob buried?
In Canaan
(the field of Machpelah) (Genesis 50:13)
What are believers called in the world?
The light of the world
(Matthew 5:14)
What does Jesus say not to worry about?
Food, drink, and clothes
(Matthew 6:25)
What kind of gate leads to life?
The narrow gate
(Matthew 7:13-14)
Who was described as a fruitful vine near a spring?
Joseph
(Genesis 49:22)
Why were Joseph's brothers afraid after their father died?
They thought Joseph might take revenge
(Genesis 50:15)
Why should we let our light shine?
So others may see good deeds and glorify God
(Matthew 5:16)
What should we seek first?
The kingdom of God and His righteousness
(Matthew 6:33)
What should we watch out for that comes in sheep's clothing?
False prophets
(Matthew 7:15)
What did Jacob say would not depart from Judah?
The scepter
(Genesis 49:10)
What famous statement did Joseph make about what his brothers did to him?
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.
(Genesis 50:20)
What must exceed that of the Pharisees and teachers of the law?
Our righteousness
(Matthew 5:20)
Why does Jesus say we should not worry about tomorrow?
Tomorrow will worry about itself
(Matthew 6:34)
What happens to the house built on the rock when storms come?
It stands firm
(Matthew 7:24-25)