Trouble at Shechem
Week Seven: This week, we continued our journey through Genesis, reflecting on the life of Jacob, now renamed Israel. In our previous lesson, we saw a turning point in his life: after years of struggle, deception, and growth, Jacob came to a place of repentance and reconciliation, particularly with his brother Esau. After spending nearly twenty years in Haran, Jacob had learned significant life lessons. He eventually settled in Succoth, building a home and establishing himsel
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Week Six: Exile and Reconciliation
When we left Jacob, he was running from his past, his brother, and the consequences of his own deception. Yet even in his fleeing, God met him. Jacob’s response was hesitant, conditional… but God’s faithfulness was not. This week, we see a turning point. God begins to work deeply in the heart of Jacob the deceiver. The one who once manipulated others now finds himself on the receiving end. Through difficult relationships, unmet expectations, and hard lessons, Jacob starts to
Mar 26
Encouraging Women
Bible Study Recap – Sibling Rivalry Jacob & Esau (Genesis) Abraham and Sarah have passed on, and the focus shifts to Isaac’s family. Isaac and Rebekah’s household reflects tension and favoritism, leading to the well-known rivalry between Jacob and Esau even before their birth. Through their story, we are reminded that God’s people are imperfect, yet His purposes remain. As Scripture says: “It depends not on human will or effort, but on God, who has mercy” (Romans 9:16). Key
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