A look at the features of the descendants of Jacob, in particular his own prophetic blessings upon them.

1. Why Idols and Unbelief 1 of 19
• Hebrew 3:12 – Evil Heart of Unbelief
• Romans 3:3 – Unbelief vs Faith
• Mark 9:23-24 – Jesus deals with the
father of the dumb “If you can only
believe”
Part of Our DNA convinces us that
we must see to believe

2. God on Golden Worship 2 of 19
• Exodus 32:31-35 – Those
responsible for the Golden Calf will
be blotted out of His book!
• Deuteronomy 28:64-67 – Scatter the
Jews
• Deuteronomy 30:1-8 – Reunite His
people

3. 12 of 13 Tribes of Israel 3 of 19

4. 2 of 13 Tribes of Israel 4 of 19
Ephraim Mannaseh
Sons of Joseph given independent
tribe status by Jacob Gen 48:1-6

5. 1 of 13 Tribes of Israel 5 of 19
Benjamin the Wolf, who was sold
into slavery is the 2nd most
favoured son of Jacob
Genesis 49:27

6. 6 of 13 Tribes of Israel 6 of 19
Tribe 1st Census 2nd Census
Reuben 46,500 43,730
Simeon* 59,300 22,200
Gad 45,650 40,500
Judah 74,600 76,500
Issachar 54,400 64,300
Zebulun 57,400 60,500
*Sharp decline - sexual immorality – Num 25:14

7. 6 of 13 Tribes of Israel 7 of 19
Tribe 1st Census 2nd Census
Ephraim 40,500 32,500
Manasseh 32,200 52,700
Benjamin 35,400 45,600
Dan 62,700 64,400
Asher 41,500 53,400
Naphtali 53,400 45,400
Totals 603,550 601,730

8. 1 of 13 Tribes of Israel 8 of 19
Where are the Levites in all of this?
The House of Levi was reserved for
the Priestly Ministry. They did not
receive any portion of land but were
separated from that as “the Lord is his
inheritance” Deuteronomy 10:8-9

9. 9 of 19
Altars set up - Jacob
• Jacob’s Ladder: Genesis 28:12-22
– The Holy Temple is the gateway to heaven
for every human being, where he is
summoned to approach God.
– Jacob set up a temple in Bethel just north of
the land which was to become Benjamins
tribal estate.

10. 10 of 19
Idols and Images - Ephraim
• People of Ephraim: Judges 17
– Israel had no King
– Micah sets up graven images
– Appoints a Levite as his priest
http://watch.pair.com/dan.html

11. 11 of 19
Idols and Images - Dan
• People of Dan: Judges 18:1-31
– Israel had no King
– Attacked their own cousins and embraced
the idols of the Ephraim
– Set up a city of their own in Laish renamed
Dan
– Set up graven images
http://watch.pair.com/dan.html

12. 12 of 19
The Tribe of Dan
Warriors
Sea Farers
(Samson)
Judges 5:17
Judges 13-16
DAN
Nazarites
Idol
Worshippers Skilled Craftsmen
Judges 18 2 Chronicles 2:13-14

13. 2 of 13 Tribes of Israel 13 of 19
Dan Judah
A judge as well as a serpent – The Lion
Genesis 49:16-17
– Genesis 49:9-10

14. 14 of 19
Idols and Images - Jeroboam
• People of Israel: 1 Kings 12:28-31
– Israel’s new King ruling 10 tribes
– Creates two gold (calves) altars in Bethel
and Dan
– 1 Kings 13 – Jeroboam continued his idol
worship inspite of his encounter with the
Man of God

15. 15 of 19
Zoom forward to today
Pursuit of Worldly Wisdom, Wealth & its
preservation
– Leads to nakedness
• Genesis 3:6-7
• Exodus 32:24-25
• Revelation 3:17

16. 16 of 19
Zoom forward to today
God keeps His promises
– 12 Tribes sealed
• Revelation 7:1-8
• Houses of Dan and Ephraim are
excluded

17. 17 of 19
Zoom forward to today
God keeps His promises
– Autumn Feasts are coming
 Trumpets – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17;
Matthew 24:31
 Atonement – Revelation 19:11-21
 Tabernacles – Revelation 20:1-5

18. 18 of 19
Where is the House
of Dan today?
EU
Roman
Greek
Persia
Babylon
Egypt

19. 19 of 19
What then should we do?
• The Great Commission is about the
teachings of Christ. This includes
accepting Him as Lord and Saviour.
• It also includes telling folks about His
imminent return.
This is true wisdom