Genesis 48-50 Verses
According to Genesis 48:1-11, Jacob _____ Ephraim and Manasseh.
Adopts.
What does "Shechem" mean?
"Shoulder" or "ridge."
Which son was described as lion's cub?
Judah.
Which tribe would not excel?
Reuben.
Which sentence shows that Joseph understood that God is in charge?
(a) God meant it for good. (b) Forgive your brothers. (c) Do not be afraid.(a) God meant it for good.
According to Genesis 48:21-22, Jacob _____ Joseph land.
Promises.
What side of the Jordan River was Shechem located?
West side.
Which son was described as a fruitful vine?
Joseph.
Whose territory will be toward the sea with a commerce of ships?
Zebulun.
Summarize the parable from Matthew 18:21-35.
Answers will vary.
According to Genesis 48:12-20, Jacob _____ Ephraim and Manasseh.
Blesses.
Shechem was located in a narrow valley between Mt._____ and Mt._____.
Mt. Ebal and Mt. Gerazim.
Which sons were described as weapons of violence?
Simeon and Levi.
Whose posterity will have a reputation for fierceness?
Benjamin.
Name 3 facts about Luis Palau.
Answer will vary.
According to Genesis 48:16, who blessed whom?
The Angel blessed Ephraim and Manasseh.
How was Shechem fortified? (Double your points: What was the construction called?)
A wall built of large irregular blocks of stone without mortar. Also known as the "Cyclopean Wall".
Which son was described as a snake/viper?
Dan.
Whose people will have military triumph?
Gad.
What truth is revealed in Hebrews 8:10?
The Lord will write His laws on their hearts and will be their God.
What is an appropriate title for Genesis 50:22-26?
Joseph's death.
Abram. Shechem's status as an important city ended when Solomon's Temple was destroyed in 587 B.C.
Which son was described as a doe?
Naphtali.
Whose descendants will be blessed with fertile farmland?
Asher.
Why do you think Jesus's directions to forgive so many times was radical? (Triple your points: According to rabbis, how many times did they teach to forgive? What reference did they use?)
Answers will vary (490 is impossible to track, Jesus was teaching that we should always forgive). Rabbis taught that forgiving 3 times is sufficient and 4 is "over the line" using Amos 1-2:6.