Jacob's Blessings
Which son did Jacob bless first?
Reuben
What animal is Judah compared to?
A lion
Who was older, Ephraim or Menashe?
Menashe
Who were the mothers of Ephraim and Menashe?
Asenath and Joseph
What did Jacob say about Judah's future?
He will be a leader and kings will come from him.
Who received a double portion?
Joseph
What prophecy did Jacob give about Zebulun?
He will live by the seashore
What unusual thing did Jacob do when blessing them?
He crossed his hands.
Which son of Jacob is described as a scholar?
Issachar
What sign of leadership did Jacob give Judah?
The scepter
Which two sons were adopted as Jacob's?
Ephraim and Menashe
Which tribe is said to be "as strong as a donkey"?
Issachar
Why do we bless children with their names?
Because Jacob said, "May God make you like Ephraim and Menashe".
How did Jacob show his love for Joseph's sons?
By adopting them as his own
What will happen to the descendants of Issachar?
They will be scholars and teachers.
What blessing did Jacob give Judah?
Leadership and kingship
What did Jacob say about Dan?
He will judge his people.
Unity and equality among siblings
Which brother received the blessing of wealth?
Zebulun
What promise did Jacob make about God's presence?
God will always be with them.
Which tribe's blessing was compared to a serpent?
Dan
Which tribe is said to be like a "wolf"?
Benjamin
Who received the stronger blessing, Ephraim or Menashe?
Ephraim
Which brother's descendants are known for bravery?
Gad
What blessing did Jacob give to all his sons at the end?
That they will form the twelve tribes of Israel