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..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What is the spiritual significance of this story?
3. Personal Application: What has been your experience with wrestling with God? Why is it important to have this kind of experience? Share your thoughts..
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Why is Jacob’s weakness the occasion for God’s grace? Why didn’t God let him suffer for his disobedience and deceitfulness?’” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Genesis 34:1-4, 14-16, 25-29..

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What happened to upset his plans for a peaceful existence?
3. Personal Application: What side do you take in this situation? Do the ends justify the means? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why does the Bible reveal so many sordid details about the lives of many of its characters? What message is God giving in these details?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Genesis Genesis 34:30, 35:15.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What lessons can we take about true worship from what happened here?
3. Personal Application: What are some subtle ways that idolatry can find its way into our hearts, and what can we do about it? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “What are some of the idols of our culture, our civilization? How can we be sure we aren’t worshipping anyone or anything other than the Lord?” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Genesis 35:15-29.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What other trials did Jacob face within his family?
3. Personal Application: Why do people make God’s purpose and plans more difficult, causing more suffering, stress, and delay? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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