Lecture on the 12 Tribes of Israel

Introduction

• Addressed misconceptions about the 12 tribes of Israel.
• Clarified that the tribes were not destroyed but still exist today.
• Referenced Romans 11:1-2, stating God has not cast away his people.
• Mentioned the tribes' locations and characteristics from Biblical texts.

Biblical References

Romans 11

• Apostle Paul asserts Israelites are not destroyed.
• Paul identifies himself as an Israelite from the Tribe of Benjamin.

Genesis 49

• Jacob's prophecy to his sons about the last days and their characteristics.

2 Ezra 14

• Discussed the Apocrypha's removal and Moses' revelations on Mount Sinai.

The Tribes

Tribe of Reuben

• Associated with Seminole Indians in Florida.
• Known for their dignity and refusal to submit to treaties easily.
• Genesis 49 & Deuteronomy 33 highlight their characteristics.
• Historical context - resistance against U.S. forces like Andrew Jackson.

Tribe of Simeon and Levi

• Simeon: Dominican Republic; Levi: Haiti.
• Known for instruments of cruelty, linked to voodoo practices.
• Biblical story of Dinah and revenge on the men of Shechem.
• Divided and scattered across Israel as Levites.

Tribe of Judah

• Identified as African Americans.
• Key role in the eventual unification and leadership of Israel.
• Prophecy of being situated prominently in North America.
• Historical struggles and civil rights movements in the 1960s.
• Noted for leadership in spreading the truth and knowledge.

Tribe of Issachar

• Linked to Mexicans, known for hard work and astrology knowledge.
• Genesis 49 likens them to a strong ass and discusses burdens.

Tribe of Zebulun

• Located from Guatemala to Panama.
• Genesis 49 describes them as situated by the sea, important for shipping.

Tribe of Dan

• Originally judges, now absorbed into other tribes.
• Known for cunning and warrior spirit.

Tribe of Gad

• North American Indians, known for warrior attributes and tribal symbols.
• Overcame by U.S. forces but prophesied to rise again in the end.

Migration of Tribes

• 2 Ezra 13 describes the migration to the Americas.
• Traveled via the Euphrates, through Africa, taking a year and a half.

Tribe of Asher

• South American tribes, rich in resources and culture.
• Known for carnival and rich natural heritage.

Tribe of Naphtali

• Associated with Argentina and Chile.
• Known for pleasant disposition and fertile lands.

Tribe of Ephraim and Manasseh

• Ephraim: Puerto Rico; Manasseh: Cuba.
• Historically significant in guiding other tribes to the Americas.
• Known for mixed heritage and cultural richness.

Tribe of Benjamin

• Linked to Jamaicans and Caribbean islands.
• Known for their communication style and musical influence.

Conclusion

• Summary of the tribes' roles and characteristics.
• Emphasized their continued existence and prophesied future.
• Detailed blessings and roles of each tribe according to Biblical prophecy.