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Genesis 48 · Grade 2

Grandpa Jacob's Blessing

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Read the Story

Jacob was very old and sick. Joseph brought his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, to see their grandpa. Jacob said he never thought he would see Joseph's face again, and now God had let him see Joseph's children too!

Jacob put his hands on the boys' heads to bless them. Joseph wanted the right hand on Manasseh, the older boy. But Jacob crossed his hands and put his right hand on Ephraim, the younger boy.

Jacob prayed that the God who had been his shepherd all his life would bless these boys. Then he told Joseph, God will be with you.

Memory Verse

Israel said to Joseph, “Behold, I am dying, but God will be with you, and bring you again to the land of your fathers.

Genesis 48:21 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Who were Joseph's two sons?

  2. Why was Jacob happy?

  3. What did Jacob do with his hands?

  4. Who was the older boy?

  5. What did Jacob call God in his prayer?

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you honor older people?
  • When do you see God's care in your life?

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