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Inside Story: Double Answer to Prayer

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Double Answer to Prayer By Andrew McChesney The first-year theology student ran to the worship room at Zaoksky Adventist University south of Moscow, Russia. Falling on his knees, he prayed, “Lord, why are You blessing me? I am so sinful.” Twenty-year-old Vadim Antyushin felt an overwhelming sense of his unworthiness of God’s blessings. He felt … Continue reading –>

Friday: Further Thought ~ Jacob-Israel

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Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Night of Wrestling,” Pages 195-203, in Patriarchs and Prophets. “Jacob’s experience during that night of wrestling and anguish represents the trial through which the people of God must pass just before Christ’s second coming … Such will be the experience of God’s people in their final struggle with the powers … Continue reading –>

Thursday: The Death of Rachel

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Read Genesis 35:15-29. What other woes did Jacob face within his dysfunctional family? As soon as Jacob leaves Bethel, three interrelated incidents mark the last step of his journey toward the Promised Land: Jacob’s last son was born; Rachel died; and Reuben, Jacob’s first son from Leah, slept with Jacob’s concubine. Though the text doesn’t say … Continue reading –>

Let God Be the One to Pay You Back

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Yet your father has deceived me and changed my wages ten times, but God did not allow him to hurt me. Genesis 31:7 NKJV I love how Jacob realized that, even though Laban had cheated him, Laban was not able to hurt him. In Genesis 33, when Jacob tries to repay what he has cheated … Continue reading –>

Wednesday: Prevailing Idolatry

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Read Genesis 34:30-35:15. What lessons can we take about true worship from what happened here? Immediately after Jacob’s complaint that his peace with the Canaanites had been compromised (Genesis 34:30), and after his two sons were rebuked (Genesis 34:30), God urges Jacob to leave Shechem and return to Bethel in order to renew his covenant. Indeed, the Lord … Continue reading –>

Tuesday: The Violation of Dinah

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Now that Jacob has reconciled with his brother, he wants to settle in the land of Canaan in peace. The word shalem, “safely” (Genesis 33:18, NKJV), from the word shalom, “peace,” for the first time characterizes his journey. After having purchased a piece of land from the inhabitants (Genesis 33:19), he erects an altar there, showing his faith and his realization … Continue reading –>

10: Jacob – Israel – HopeSS Discussion Video

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You can view an in-depth discussion of Jacob – Israel; in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (3)

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10: Jacob – Israel – Teaching Plan

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Key Thought: Despite all that happens, the story of Jacob shows us God is faithful to fulfil what He has promised. June 4, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 32:22-31.. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What is the spiritual significance of … Continue reading –>

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