Genesis 27-29

The Battle for the Blessing

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Read Genesis 27

In this lesson we will see the outcome of Jacob's deceit in obtaining Esau's blessing and how God's will is completed despite the manipulations of men. (Genesis 27:1-46)





Jacob's Family

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Read Genesis 28

God says, beloved, trust Me to do in you what you could never do for yourself. I am indeed with you—⁠watching over you wherever you are, wherever you go.

Genesis 28:15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. 

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In this section of Genesis we learn how Jacob came to have two wives who would, in addition to their female slaves, bear the 12 sons of Jacob.

Genesis 25-26

The Life of Esau and Jacob

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After the death of Abraham, the promise is passed on to one of his sons but not without difficulty and division in his family.

Genesis 22-24

Abraham's Test


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This lesson leads to the climax of Abraham's journey of faith and describes the events surrounding Sarah's death.






Types in Genesis

This lesson reviews some important types or previews that are contained in Genesis and realized centuries later in the New Testament.

Genesis 19-21

Lot's Poor Choices

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In this lesson we see the very real consequences of Lot's choices concerning where he chose to live with his family after separating from Abraham. (Genesis 18:1-19;38)



The Source of Islam

In chapters 20 and 21 of Genesis we read about Abraham's continued walk of faith and a description of the people who where the source for the religion of Islam.

Genesis 16-18

Sarai and Hagar's Conflict / Abram and Circumcision

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This lesson looks a the very source of the Jewish/Arab conflict as well as the distinguishing mark given to Abraham and all his male descendants... circumcision.

Psalm 8

 Psalm 8

Early Christian Writings

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