Read Genesis 27-28 THE BLESSINGThe blessing that they were seeking is one that would transfer leadership of the clan to the next generation (Zondervan’s Bible Commentary). The administrator (usually the firstborn) would preside over family events as well as determine the timing and division of the inheritance. Though Esau had earlier (chapter 25) traded away his birthright (for a bowl …

Read Genesis 26 (refer to Genesis 20) Describe the faith you see in Isaac as evidenced here. Describe a time in your life recently when you responded to a situation in great faith. Describe a time when you responded with doubt or hedged your bets. What determines how you will respond? How can you grow in responding in faith?

Today is a day for grace! Spend time praying, sitting and enjoying the Father’s presence, or catch up in the devos! Relax and breathe deeply! Below is the link to watch the second part of Genesis: Chapters 12-50 from the Bible Project.

Read Genesis 24-25:11 The characters in this chapter are so amazing to me, each in their own story. Not everyone marries, but if we do, God is still very concerned about the person we choose. Even our closest friends are important choices as these people influence us greatly. Why do you think Abraham is so concerned about who Isaac is …

Read Genesis 22 Ahhhh – this is a hard to read story. What do you discover about Abraham in this chapter? Moriah would be a three day journey. Isaac was old enough to carry wood for the fire and ask questions (and old enough to run away when he realized that he was the sacrifice). What can you see in …

Read Genesis 21 I always think it’s funny that verse 2 highlights Abraham’s old age when Sarah is the one who gave birth well into her old age! The name Isaac means “he laughs.” Why is this appropriate for them? What does the birth of Isaac teach us about God? Hagar had been given to Sarah as her maid and …

Read Genesis 20 What are your thoughts as you read this story? Based on God’s promise to conceive a family through Abraham and Sarah, what is risked by the lie? This is the second time we’ve seen Abraham do this. What is he struggling to learn? Why do you think this is his default? Why do you think God intervenes? …