Genesis 49:5-7

Have you ever heard the saying, “They really lived down to their name?” Not really. It is more likely that you would have heard it said that one lived up to their name. When one lives down to their name, it suggest there wasn’t much hope of good for them. In this series we look at the life of Jacob.

In this 11-day plan, you will study Genesis 37-50 which will take you through the life of Jacob and his 12 sons who later became the 12 tribes of Israel. These chapters highlight the life of one of those sons, Joseph, and his journey of hardship and forgiveness. We hope you’ll learn the importance of trusting God through difficult times and learning to forgive those who hurt or disappoint you.

Fatherhood is one of the most profound and sacred roles a man can embrace. It is a journey filled with joys, challenges, hopes, and responsibilities. In this 12-day devotional, we draw inspiration from the blessings Jacob spoke over his sons in Genesis 49. Each day explores a unique blessing and a father’s heart for his children - covering strength, leadership, resilience, and courage. May these reflections encourage and equip you to speak life, purpose, and faith into the next generation, nurturing their character and calling with God’s wisdom and love.

In the fifth and final part of our Genesis plan, we'll see the story of Joseph and his family come full circle! Read about the amazing saga of Joseph's reunion with his brothers and his father and Jacob's final blessings over his sons. You'll also get to see some beautiful parallels to the gospel of Jesus in these chapters!