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Truth Bombs From a Deathbed: Genesis 49
February 8th

Ice Breakers: “Unstable as water” moment; What’s a small, everyday thing that irrationally irritates you more than it should? (Slow Wi-Fi, loud chewing, people who stop in doorways, etc.) OR What’s one way you’ve genuinely changed for the better in the last 5–10 years? (No false humility allowed.)

1. Character Check

Jacob describes his sons primarily by their character, not their accomplishments.
Where are you most tempted to define yourself (or others) by achievements rather than character?
How does passages like Galatians 5:22–23 (fruit of the Spirit) or Matthew 7:16–20 challenge that way of thinking?

2. “Unstable as Water”

Reuben is described as reactive—shaped by emotion and circumstance.
In what situations do you notice yourself reacting rather than responding wisely (at home, work, school, church)?
What might it look like to invite the Holy Spirit to bring stability instead? (see Proverbs 16:32; James 1:19–20)

3. Anger, Control, and Consequences

Simeon and Levi’s anger led to lasting consequences for themselves and others.
How have you seen uncontrolled anger or bitterness affect relationships in your own life or family?
How do Ephesians 4:26–27 or Romans 12:19 help us think differently about anger and justice?

4. Comfort vs. Faithfulness

Issachar chose comfort and security at the cost of freedom.
Where are you tempted to choose what is easiest or most comfortable instead of what is faithful or right?
How does Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 16:24–26 or Luke 9:23 speak into that tension?

5. A Changed Story

Judah’s past did not determine his future—God’s grace reshaped him.
How does Judah’s story encourage you about your own past, failures, or regrets?
How does 2 Corinthians 5:17 or Philippians 1:6 shape your hope for ongoing change?

6. Family Ripples

Genesis 49 shows that sin and faithfulness ripple across generations.
What kind of “ripples” do you hope your life creates in your family, friendships, or workplace?
How does Deuteronomy 6:5–7 or Psalm 78:4–7 inform the way we live now for the sake of others?

7. Waiting for Salvation

In the middle of the chapter, Jacob cries out, “I wait for your salvation, O LORD.”
What does it look like to wait for Jesus—our Yeshua—in your current season of life?
How does Hebrews 12:1–2 or Psalm 130:5–8 help you practice hope and patience?

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