CRISSCROSS BLESSINGS: Ephraim & Manasseh

Scripture Reading: Genesis 41:50-52

50 Before the years of famine came, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

51 Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh[a] and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.”

52 The second son he named Ephraim[b] and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.”