Jacob is buried in the Promised Land. Joseph’s brothers still cannot believe that he has forgiven them, so in an emotional and touching scene, he reassures them of their well being. At last Joseph himself leaves this life faithfully.

Jacob’s Last Words

January 28, 2018 By

The days of Jacob are closing. He summons his twelve sons and gives his final rebukes and blessings. He whitewashes nothing, mixing into his words the past, future predictions and blessings in the end for them all.

Tender Blessings of Jacob

November 26, 2017 By

After a long life of failure, lapses of faith, and great sorrows, we find Jacob sick and nearing death, yet still praising God, and blessing men. Here he blesses his son and his son’s sons with an unmistakable faith and tenderness.