(Read Genesis 35:1-15) Discussion points God speaks to Jacob instructing him to go back to Bethel. Our God is not only a God of second chance but a God of many chances, it does not matter how far or how […]
Read More (Read Genesis 34:22-31) Discussion points Simeon and Levi (Jacob sons), who were supposed to know better as God’s people prostituted the sign of God’s covenant for their own violent purpose by making a deal with the men of Shechem in […]
Read More (Read Genesis 34:11-21) Discussion points Shechem and his father came to ask for Dinah’s hand in marriage. It was clear that Shechem did not show any remorse for his crime against Dinah. He thought money could buy him back his […]
Read More (Read Genesis 34:1-10) Discussion points As a young teenager and the only daughter of the family, Dinah’s desire to go out and socialize with the daughters of the land was understandable but unwise because she went unescorted and became vulnerable. […]
Read More (Read Genesis 33:11-20) Discussion points Jacob insisted and saw to it that Esau accepted his elaborate gifts, it was a matter of custom that you didn’t accept a gift from an enemy, so Jacob wanted to make sure that Esau […]
Read More (Read Genesis 33:1-10) Discussion points To reconcile two people, there must be a time when the parties come together (v1a). When Jacob saw Esau coming towards him with 400 men, he was terrified and made a decision based on his […]
Read More (Read Genesis 32:22-32) Discussion points Times of fear should be times of prayer. Whenever what causes fear drives us to our knees, we engage God to show His power. (v22) Jacob demonstrated his faith in God by sending his family […]
Read More (Read Genesis 32:13-21) Discussion points After Jacob’s great prayer of faith, he stayed in the same place because the fear of his past sins would not allow him to move on. (v13) Now a very wealthy man, Jacob was able […]
Read More (Read Genesis 32:1-12) Discussion points In all situation and at all times, God is always with his own. God sent angels to meet Jacob even as he started his journey. (verse 1) The revelation of God’s presence and care was […]
Read More (Read Genesis 31:42-55) Discussion points Laban boldly said that everything Jacob had actually belonged to him. Yet in a supposed act of generosity, he said to Jacob, “It is mine but, out of the kindness of my heart, I’ll let you have it.” […]
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