The Gospel Project Faith Talk - Genesis 28
Sunday: November 10, 2024
Lesson: Unit 3 Session 2
Scripture: Genesis 28
Lesson: Unit 3 Session 2
Scripture: Genesis 28
Preschool
Main Idea: Jacob fled from Canaan. (Genesis 28)
Summary
Review Questions
- Jacob left his home. He stopped to sleep and used a rock for a pillow. Jacob dreamed about stairs going up to the sky. Angels went up and down the stairs.
- God came to Jacob and said, "I will give this land to you and your family. People will be blessed by your family." Jacob woke up and said, "God is here!"
- Years later, Jacob wanted to go home. One night, a man came and wrestled with Jacob. The man said, "Your name will be Israel." Then the man blessed Jacob.
- Jacob went home. Jacob was finally in the land God had promised to give him.
Review Questions
- What did Jacob use for a pillow?
- How did God keep His promises to Jacob?
Kids
Main Idea: Jacob fled from Canaan. (Genesis 28; 32)
Summary
Review Questions
- Jacob had to leave home after stealing Esau's blessing.
- Jacob traveled toward Haran. He stopped to sleep. While sleeping, he had a dream. The Lord gave Jacob the same promise He had made to Abraham and Isaac.
- Jacob got married and had a family.
- God changed Jacob's name to Israel.
Review Questions
- How did God change Jacob’s name?
- How does God show that He keeps His promises in this Bible story?
Students
Main Idea: Wrestling with God helps us know Him and be changed by Him. (Genesis 32-33)
Summary
After Jacob stole his brother Esau’s birthright, he was instructed to run away by his mother. While on the road, Jacob slept and dreamed he wrestled with God. Jacob was persistent in the struggle. He wouldn’t quit until God had blessed him. God blessed Jacob’s tenacity and changed Jacob’s name to Israel. God then ordained a moment for Jacob and Esau to reunite, and their relationship was mended.
Review Questions
After Jacob stole his brother Esau’s birthright, he was instructed to run away by his mother. While on the road, Jacob slept and dreamed he wrestled with God. Jacob was persistent in the struggle. He wouldn’t quit until God had blessed him. God blessed Jacob’s tenacity and changed Jacob’s name to Israel. God then ordained a moment for Jacob and Esau to reunite, and their relationship was mended.
Review Questions
- From Life Group Discussion: What does Jacob receiving a new identity reveal about God’s character?
- Why do you think God ordained a moment for Jacob and Esau to meet again?
- From Life Group Discussion: Why do you think God left Jacob with a limp after their wrestling match?
Adults
Main Idea: God is present with His people, faithful to His promises, and deserving of our worship. (Genesis 28)
Weekly Review Questions
- What stood out to you (whether it be new or a reminder) about this week's study?
- What are your thoughts on the Gospel/Christ Connection this week?
- What can we apply to our daily lives based on what we studied?
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