God’s Grace in the Life of Jacob Genesis 26-36 God’s Grace in the Life of Jacob
Review Outline of Genesis 1- Genesis 1-11, History of the Whole World 2- Genesis 12-25, The Life of Abraham 3- Genesis 26-36, The Life of Jacob 4- Genesis 37-50, The Life of Joseph
Genesis Family Tree
Genesis 25 Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau The Problem The Struggle The Prophecy The Character of the Two Boys The Birthright
Genesis 26 A. God’s Promise to Isaac - Genesis 12 - Genesis 15 - Genesis 17 B. Isaac and Abimelech
Genesis 27 Isaac Blesses Jacob Isaac Rebekah Jacob Esau The Hero of the Story…
Genesis 28 Jacob Sent to Laban to marry… Look who Esau marries Jacob’s Dream - Babel - Christ in the Old Testament - Verse 12 and John 1:50-51 (Picture) - Verse 13 (Appearance) - Verse 14 (Prophecy) D. Jacob’s Response
Genesis 29 Jacob, Laban, Leah, and Rachel Double Irony -Verses 18-19 - Verse 26
Genesis 30 Barren women (again) + Blessed Men Familiar Problem….Familiar Solution…Familiar Result Whatever Jacob does prospers 2 Tricksters at it again
Genesis 31 Jacob runs from Laban Why he runs How he gets away 1- Deception toward his wives 2- Deception toward Laban Laban catches up…The Encounter The Accusation The Response The Covenant C. Laban catches up…The Encounter
Genesis 32 Jacob’s greatest Struggle Preparation to meet Esau - Jacob’s Fear - Jacob’s Prayer (10,12) Jacob Wrestles with God - Who? - Why?
Genesis 33 Family Reunion: Jacob and Esau Esau’s reaction (v.10) Jacob’s Purchase (v.19) Jacob’s Response (v.20)
Genesis 34 The Rape of Dinah Foreshadowing Jacob’s “love” for his children Foreshadows the Conquest of Canaan
Genesis 35 Another Generation Passes God’s Promise in vss.11-12 (#6) Jacob’s Response: Worship and Land Rachel’s Death Isaac’s Death
Genesis 36 Genealogy God’s Promise to Rebekah (vss. 6-8) God’s Promise to Jacob (vss. 6-8)