Jacob: Waiting on your God

The class explores the early life of Jacob and Esau, focusing on Jacob's character as a schemer and Esau's willingness to sell his birthright for a bowl of stew. It emphasizes the importance of faith and perseverance in trials, drawing parallels to Christ's sacrifice.

Passages: Genesis 25:25-34, Hosea 12:3-4

The class focuses on Rebekah's role in the story of Jacob and Esau, emphasizing her faith and obedience in guiding Jacob to receive Isaac's blessing. It highlights Isaac's spiritual blindness and the importance of valuing one's spiritual birthright.

Passages: Genesis 24:1-67, Genesis 27:1-45

The class discusses Jacob's journey from Beersheba to Haran, emphasizing his faith and reliance on God during distressing situations. It highlights Jacob's development of faith through trials and God's use of difficult circumstances to draw him closer to divine assistance.

Passages: Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 31:1-24, Genesis 35:1-15

The class discusses Jacob's journey and his encounter at Peniel, emphasizing the importance of faith and trust in God's deliverance. It draws parallels between Jacob's experience and the baptismal commitment to live a life dedicated to God, highlighting the need for reliance on divine strength to overcome sin.

Passages: Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 32:1-12, Genesis 32:22-32