The Book of Genesis: Part III

God Blesses Esau (Genesis 36:1—37:1)

November 27, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

Although not in the line of promise, Esau was a descendent of Isaac and thus God blessed Esau with an abundant family and heritage.

God Blesses Jacob (Genesis 35)

November 20, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

After Jacob resettles in the land of Canaan and fulfills his vow, God reaffirms his promises to Jacob and blesses him and his future generations.

The Defiling of Dinah (Genesis 34)

November 13, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

When their sister is violated, the sons of Jacob respond with deception and violence.

Jacob Meets Esau (Genesis 33)

November 6, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

Jacob, having encountered and committed himself to God, becomes a conduit for grace and forgiveness in his reunion with Esau.

Jacob Wrestles with God (Genesis 32)

October 30, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

After a lifetime of decisions meant to maintain a sense of personal control, Jacob is brought to a point of brokenness to realize the blessings he has always desired are found only in the Lord and are attained through giving up control to him.

Jacob Flees from Laban (Genesis 31)

October 23, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

Having been blessed by God, Jacob responds to God’s call to return to Canaan and experiences divine protection on the journey fleeing Laban.

Jacob’s Prosperity (Genesis 30:25–43)

October 16, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

Jacob implements a program to become wealthy and prosperous, but it is the Lord fulfilling his promises to Jacob which truly brings Jacob success.

Jacob’s Children (Genesis 29:31—30:24)

October 9, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

Even though Jacob’s family was filled with envy, conflict, and favoritism, the Lord blessed Jacob by fulfilling the Lord's promises of abundant offspring.

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29:1–30)

October 2, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

The Lord’s presence with Jacob is exemplified as he arrives in Haran and begins to experience that he must reap the deception he has sowed.

Jacob’s Dream (Genesis 27:46—28:22)

September 25, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

As Jacob leaves the promised land to escape the wrath of Esau and find a wife in Paddan-aram, God appears to Jacob to reassure Jacob of God’s unconditional promises.

Isaac Blesses Jacob (Genesis 27:1–45)

September 18, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

Although Jacob is successful at deceiving Isaac to receive his blessing, the consequences of a life of control begin to stack up against Jacob and his family.

Isaac and Abimelech (Genesis 26)

September 11, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

Although Isaac repeats the same mistake as his father Abraham, God repeats his same blessings based upon his covenant promises.

The Birth of Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25:19–34)

September 4, 2022 • Curtis Lindsey

The story of Jacob begins with a struggle, but even this conflict is not outside the bounds of God’s ability to show his blessing and favor as he works out his plan.

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