At-home guide / number 10
God's Tricky, Hairy, Blessed People
Genesis 25 & 27. Part 1 of the story, the pentateuch. This guide went out for Sunday October 13, 2024.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God blesses his people even when they keep getting things wrong.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Genesis 25 & 27
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the
Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the older shall serve the younger.
- Genesis 25:23
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
What were some of the ways that Jacob was sneaky? Do you think he deserves God's blessing?
TakeawayJacob kept getting things wrong and did not deserve God's blessing.
What did God tell Rebekah before the twins were born? Did God change his mind when he saw Jacob cheating his brother? What does this tell us about God?
TakeawayGod blesses his people even when they keep getting things wrong.
What did Esau's name mean? How about Jacob's name? Do you remember what Jesus's name means? Why is it good news for us that Jesus is our Savior?
TakeawayJesus's name means "Savior" because he saves us from our sins.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 10 sits in part 1, the pentateuch.