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Key Thought: Joseph is the master of dreams because he receives, understands, and interprets prophetic dreams, and also fulfills them in his life. June 11, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 37:12-36… Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What family dynamic predisposed … Continue reading –>
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 –>
Key Thought: Because Jacob deceived his father and steals the blessing from his brother, he has to flee for his life. Jacob receives deception as well, yet he will also receive God’s blessing. God fulfils His covenant promises regardless of how often His people fail. May 28, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 25: … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Abraham arranges the marriage of his son to Rebekah and Abraham marries Keturah. But the promise of an heir was Jesus, which Abraham didn’t understand at that time.. May 21, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 22: 1-12. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The covenant of Abraham is part of the everlasting covenant, which is offered to all humanity. Abraham is passionate about the salvation of the wicked, caring toward Sarah, Hagar, and Lot; and hospitable to the three foreigners. May 14, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 15:1-6. Ask class members to share a … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Abraham, suspended between a lost past and a future he can’t see, is reassured by God, and exemplifies faith. He is one of the most mentioned figure from the Old Testament. May 7, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 12:1-5. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The curse of Ham and the curse of the confused nations at the tower of Babel will eventually be turned into a blessing for the nations. April 30, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 9:18-27. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God’s response to wickedness has two sides. It contains the threat of justice, leading to destruction for some; and yet, His response promises comfort and mercy, leading to salvation for others. April 23, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 7:10-13, 24. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: After the fall, we see the birth of Cain, the firstborn son, which Eve saw as a fulfillment of the Messiah of hope. But the next events of the crime of Cain, shortened life, and increasing evil fulfilled the curse in Genesis 3. April 16, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 4:1-5 … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The warning God gave Adam and Eve against eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil shows us that, though they were to know good, they were not to know evil.. April 9, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis3:1,2 ; Rev 12:7-9.. Ask class members to share a short thought … Continue reading –>
