When Jacob gathers his sons in Genesis 49, he does more than pronounce blessings—he reveals how their past has shaped their future. Reuben forfeits preeminence because of immortality. Simeon and Levi are scattered because of violent anger. Judah, though once deeply flawed, rises to leadership because repentance reshaped his character. Joseph, faithful through suffering, receives … Continue reading Shaped by Yesterday, Spoken into Tomorrow