Genesis 20-50

A Substitute

March 3, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 22:1–14

Why did God command Abraham to kill Isaac? Why do we face trials today? We can learn about trails from Genesis 22.

Guidance Needed

March 10, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 24:12–20, Genesis 24:24–27

How do we seek God's guidance? How do we know when He is answering us? Genesis 24 helps us learn more about seeking God's guidance. In this account, Abraham's servant prays to the Lord and asks for guidance in finding a wife for Isaac. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1A (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

A Deceiver

March 17, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 27:18–30

How can we guard against deception? Why did Jacob steal Esau's blessing? Genesis 27 teaches us about a dysfunctional family who cared only about themselves. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1A (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

A Stairway

March 24, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 28:10–22

What does it mean to focus on the Lord? How can we help communicate the truth of the gospel to the next generation? Genesis 28 helps us understand more about these issues through an exploration of Jacob's encounter with the Lord at Bethel. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. 0:00 - Intro 01:42 - DREAMING (GENESIS 28:10-12) 5:27 - PROMISED (GENESIS 28:13-15) 10:46 - THE GATE OF HEAVEN (GENESIS 28:16-17) 13:05 - THE VOW (GENESIS 28:18-22) 16:37 - Conclusion Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1A (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching) #explorethebible #smallgroup #sundayschool #lifeway #genesis #bookofgenesis #etb #jesus #fairviewbaptistchurch #genesis28 #ETB #Abrahama #Isaac #Jacob #jacobsladder

Believe

March 31, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • John 20:1–17

What happened on Easter morning? John 20 gives the account with a focus on Mary Magdalene's perspective. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://www.myfairviewbaptist.org Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1A (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

Blessed

April 7, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell

Wrestled

April 14, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 32:22–32

Why did God wrestle with Jacob? What does it mean for God to change our identity? Genesis 32 helps us understand this. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1A (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

Renewed

April 21, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 35:1–15

How does God renew His people spiritually? He does so by moving us to back to where we need to be. Join me as we learn from the life of Jacob as God renews him and his family. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1A (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

Dreamer

April 28, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 37:5–28

What are the effects of negative emotions like Jealousy? In Genesis chapter 37 we see the power of groups to produce negative results and the power of one voice to counter groupthink. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1A (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

Accused

May 5, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 39:7–21

How does Joseph respond to temptation? When do we flee from temptation? The life of Joseph helps us answer these questions. Small Group Lesson for Explore the Bible Spring 2024. 0:00 - Intro 01:14 - TEMPTED (GENESIS 39:7-10) 05:58 - TRAPPED (GENESIS 39:11-16) 14:03 - TRUSTWORTHY (GENESIS 39:17-21) 14:26 - Conclusion Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1B (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

Revealed

May 12, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 41

How do we point people to God when they praise us or our actions? What are we supposed to do with the knowledge God reveals to us? Joseph shows us these things in Genesis 41. Download a printable lesson plan at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groupssmall-group-lesson-plans Subscribe to the Podcast Version of the Small Group Lesson plans here https://apple.co/49dgu5p Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1B (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

Reconcile

May 19, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 45:1–15

Why should we be reconciled to one another? What does reconciliation look like? The life of Joseph provides an example of reconciliation with others. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1B (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching)

Revenge?

May 26, 2024 • Dr. J Cardinell • Genesis 50

How do we reconcile the troubles in life with God's plan for us? Joseph helps us understand life's problems in relation to God's plan. He also helps us understand how to respond to those who do us harm. Resources Used in this Week's Lesson Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG) Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG) New American Commentary: Genesis 1B (NAC) Holman Old Testament Commentary: Genesis (HOTC) Preaching the Word: Genesis (Preaching) Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at http://myfairviewbaptist.org Learn more about Dr. J Cardinell at http://myfairviewbaptist.org/leadership