Lesson 14 - A Wife for Isaac:
Lesson 14 - A Wife for Isaac: God's Guidance and CareRead Genesis 24:1-25:11 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.24*How do you go about discovering God's will in a specific situation?We find in this passage some principles for making important decisions fo…
Lesson 15 - Jacob and Esau:
Lesson 15 - Jacob and Esau: A Family FeudRead Genesis 25:12-27:40 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.25Controversy and quarreling among brothers is prevalent in most families and is a part of growing up. It can be contained, however, if it is dealt with…
Lesson 16 - Jacob in Exile:
Lesson 16 - Jacob in Exile: God's Mercy and JusticeRead Genesis 27:41-30:24 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.27*How do you cope with the consequences of sin in your life?*What effect does your disobedience to God have on His purposes for you?All the bad…
Lesson 17 – Jacob versus Laban:
Lesson 17 – Jacob versus Laban: Rivalry and Its Results Read Genesis 30:25-31:55 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.30 *Do you currently have a strained or fractured relationship with a family member, friend or someone at work? In this study we find Jacob…
Lesson 18 - Jacob Meets Esau:
Lesson 18 - Jacob Meets Esau: Planning, Prayer and Struggle Read Genesis 32-33 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.32 The previous study ended with reconciliation and peaceful departure. Now Jacob resolutely heads toward another confrontation with his adve…
Lesson 19 - Jacob's Compromise and Commitment:
Lesson 19 - Jacob's Compromise and Commitment: The Cost of Discipleship Read Genesis 34-36 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.34In the end of the last chapter Jacob bought a plot of land in Shechem among the Canaanites instead of going on to Bethel as God…
Lesson 20 – Joseph and his Brothers:
Lesson 20 – Joseph and his Brothers:Pride and Prejudice Read Genesis 37-38 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.37We often see how children tend to mirror the weaknesses as well as the strengths of their parents. This is evident in many families of the Old…
Lesson 21 - Slave and Prisoner:
Lesson 21 - Slave and Prisoner: Performance under Pressure Read Genesis 39-40 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.39*How do you react when you are treated unjustly?*How do you feel when you do everything you can to serve God well, only to have the bottom…
Lesson 22 - Joseph Governs Egypt:
Lesson 22 - Joseph Governs Egypt: Faithful Service Rewarded Read Genesis 41-42 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.41 *How do you handle dreams or other things that trouble you?We often take a short-term view of the Christian life that concentrates on what…