Grace Community Church, Jackson, Ms

(Ryan Sullivan) Background and Plain Meaning: ? Jacob on his deathbed ?(Gen 48:21) ? Jacob blesses his 12 sons ?(Gen 49:1-27) ? Jacob’s final command and death Eight Characteristics of God: 1.) He is the Sovereign Orchestrator 2.) He is the God who saves ? (:18) 3.) He is the Mighty One ?(:24) 4.) He is the Shepherd ? (:24) 5.) He is the Stone ?(:24) 6.) He is the God who helps ? (:25) 7.) He is the Almighty who blesses ?(Gen 49:28-33) Genesis 49:13-33 8.) He is the Source of our endurance and effectiveness Therefore?: TRUST GOD! ?(:28-33-- Jacob’s example of faith) ?