How can we join Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in belonging to God?
What blessings were promised to Joseph's sons?
What blessings are promised to all who continue to trust in Jesus?
How are we supposed to trust God for blessings in Heaven when what we deserve is a curse in Hell?
What kind of rest will Jesus give us in Heaven?
Deeper Discussion:
Why should we reject any teaching which says that God might tell you to sacrifice your child or prophecy a blessing (which is not given to all believers in Scripture) on them?
How did this passage show us the connection between faith in future promises and grateful worship?
Joseph teaches us to keep our longing for rest in the future. How is that a struggle in your life?
What can we learn from the bones of Jacob and Joseph about our responsibility to our children's faith in the blessings and rest beyond the grave?
