Study 7: “Joseph: The Birthright and the West”.series Finding the Lost Tribes Genesis 48:19; Deuteronomy 33:13-17 KJV Have you ever considered how two brothers from an ancient Egyptian palace could shape the destiny of the modern world? Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph, carry a prophetic significance that echoes across oceans and centuries.Imagine being given a birthright that impacts not only your family—but entire empires. That’s exactly what happened when Jacob (Israel) laid his hands upon the heads of these boys and passed down a blessing that would reach into the future of Great Britain and the United States of America.Just like a mighty oak begins with a small acorn, the great Western powers were birthed in prophetic seed form through these boys. Today we will trace the lines of blessing and see how the Bible foretold the rise of these global superpowers.What we’ve studied today is not a coincidence—it’s providence. The blessings spoken over Joseph’s sons weren’t poetic wishful thinking. They were divine declarations echoing through time.The United Kingdom and the United States have not only prospered materially but have carried spiritual responsibilities—sending missionaries, distributing Bibles, defending freedom, and often standing for truth.