1. Jacob

2. Beginnings – world off track, God has a planBeginnings – world off track, God has a plan Backgrounds:Backgrounds: –First civilizations: 4500 BC –History written: 2900 BC – Sumerians, Egyptians –2100 BC – Early Bronze = Abraham The call of Abram – Gen 12 (p.11)The call of Abram – Gen 12 (p.11) –God’s character – initiates, promises, global, personal The Covenant – Gen 15The Covenant – Gen 15

4. Birth – Genesis 25:19-34 (p.11)Birth – Genesis 25:19-34 (p.11) Blessing – Gen 27Blessing – Gen 27 –Why is God working with this man? Schemer Out-Schemed – Gen 29- 32Schemer Out-Schemed – Gen 29- 32 –God is working to change Jacob’s character. God Breaks In – Gen 32:22-29God Breaks In – Gen 32:22-29 Esau, Act 3 – Gen 33Esau, Act 3 – Gen 33

5. God is working to change your character.God is working to change your character. You have to CHOOSE to follow.You have to CHOOSE to follow. God is patient and will keep working.God is patient and will keep working.

7. Jacob