Classroom•Joseph
Module 6

Jacob’s Song of Blessing

Jacob looks forward to a future for his sons full of blessings and challenges. Discover how his words foreshadow the future of his descendants.

2 Hours 56 Minutes
Begin Session 21
Notebook
  1. Jacob Blesses Joseph’s Sons
    Session 21
    Jacob Blesses Joseph’s Sons
    Can an intimate family moment relate to the fate of all people? Glimpse a beautiful vision of inclusion as Jacob adopts Joseph’s Egyptian sons.
    35 Minutes
  2. Ephraim and Manasseh
    Session 22
    Ephraim and Manasseh
    Jacob continues the tradition of placing the younger before the older as he blesses Joseph’s sons. See how this pattern runs throughout Genesis and beyond.
    36 Minutes
  3. Judah and Joseph
    Session 23
    Judah and Joseph
    How is the story of Joseph tied to the promise of a royal ruler from the line of Judah? Trace the pattern of links between the lives of Joseph and David.
    34 Minutes
  4. The Lion of Judah
    Session 24
    The Lion of Judah
    Jacob’s words promise that the royal rod will not depart from Judah, but what does this mean? Dig into the biblical words used to understand this promise.
    35 Minutes
  5. Jacob’s Poem of Blessing Concludes
    Session 25
    Jacob’s Poem of Blessing Concludes
    Jacob blesses the rest of his sons. Probe the dense symbolism and connections to other Bible passages in Jacob’s poem.
    34 Minutes
  6. Quiz
    Jacob’s Song of Blessing
    8 Questions