Gen 48 – The Unexpected Ruler

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I. Jacob lived a hard life
     a. He had many troubles
     b. A blessed life is often filled with trails
II. Jacob adopted Joseph’s sons
     a. Adoption is a free choice
     b. God adopted the outsider
     c. The adoption leads to an inheritance
III. Jacob blessed the boys
     a. Fathers should embrace their children
     b. Fathers should pray over their children
IV. Jacob crossed his hands
     a. The younger shall prevail over the older
     b. This is an old story
         1. The older is Adam
         2. The younger is Jesus Christ!