In this episode of Beyond the Basics Bible Study Podcast, Jacob blesses his sons in Genesis 49. The discussion delves into prophecies about the future, the significance of the blessings, and their relationship to the coming Messiah. The episode also reflects on Jesus as a warrior king, his triumphant return, and the restoration of the earth to the conditions of the Garden of Eden. Sources: Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 49 - The Blessing of the Sons of Jacob. Enduring Word. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/genesis-49/ Wiersbe, W. W. (2010). Be Authentic: Exhibiting Real Faith in the Real World: OT Commentary, Genesis 25-50. David C. Cook. Armstrong, S. (2013, July 14). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 49. Verse By Verse Ministries. Retrieved March 24, 2024, from https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_49 Sailhamer, J. H. (2008). The Expositor’s Bible Commentary (T. Longman & D. E. Garland, Eds.; Revised Edition). Zondervan. Mark, J. J. (2009, September 2). Sidon. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.worldhistory.org/sidon/#:~:text=Definition&text=Sidon%20is%20the%20Greek%20name,25%20miles%20south%20of%20Beirut). Lucey, C. (2022, May 12). What Does it Mean to Be 'Wise as Serpents and Innocent as Doves'? Christianity.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024, from https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-does-it-mean-to-be-wise-as-serpents-and-innocent-as-doves.html Music: "The Extreme Sport" by Diamond Tunes "This Is Happy" by Paul Yudin "Mellow Future Bass (Bounce On It)" by Alex Grohl "Energy Rock" by Paul Yudin