Placed for a Purpose | Genesis 49:13–28

Scripture

• Genesis 49:13–28

About this sermon

Speaker: Pastor Ken Addison, Teaching Pastor Beulah Baptist Church | Hopkins, SC Scripture: Genesis 49:13–28 In Genesis 49:13–28, Pastor Ken Addison continues through Jacob’s final prophetic blessings over his sons. As Jacob speaks over Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, and Benjamin, we see that God sovereignly places His people, strengthens His people, and uses His people for His purposes. This sermon reminds us that God determines our places and positions. We are called to flourish where He has placed us, avoid complacency in our walk with Christ, keep ourselves from idols, and press on in faithfulness. Each tribe had a distinct place among the people of God, and every believer has a place in Christ’s church. Jacob’s words also point us to the sure salvation God gives through Jesus Christ. Believers are not waiting to see whether salvation will be secured. Christ has already died for sinners, risen from the dead, and given His people a living hope. Yet we still look forward to the fullness of that salvation when Christ returns and brings His people into their eternal inheritance. Joseph’s blessing reminds us that fruitfulness comes from abiding in God. Though Joseph was attacked, opposed, and harassed, the mighty hand of God strengthened him and made him fruitful. In the same way, believers must abide in Christ, trust His strength, and value the spiritual blessings of God above the treasures of this world. Watch and be encouraged to live faithfully where God has placed you, trust the strength He gives, and use your life for His glory. Thank you for watching. While you are here, we invite you to subscribe to our channel for more sermons and biblical encouragement. Beulah Baptist Church | Hopkins, SC We are a growing congregation located in southeast Columbia, SC. We seek to know Jesus and make Him known in our community and in the world. Website: https://www.beulahbaptist.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beulahbaptist.churchSC Instagram: https://instagram.com/beulahbaptist.church

Topics

• Purpose & Calling
• God the Father