This evening, Pastor Johnston began a two part message which he will conclude next Sunday morning.

Intro - The hardest and most critical part of a relay race is passing the baton. Little else matters if that part fails. The same is true in life. Jacob realized this and took great care in seeking to pass his wisdom and faith to the next generation. Let's see how he did.

• Rehearsing God's Promises - Vs. 1-4



• The Provider of Blessing - v. 3a



• The Place of Blessing - v. 3b



• The Particulars of Blessing - v. 4

• Reclaiming Our Posterity - Vs. 5-12



• The Adoption of his Grandsons- Vs. 5-6



• The Admission of Grief - v. 7



• The Appreciation of God's Gifts - Vs 8-9a



• The Affection of his Grandsons - vs. 9a-10b



• The Articulation for his Gratitude - v. 11



• The Adherence to God's Will - v. 12