Discussion Questions For Sermon on Genesis 32:1 – 33:20

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • Analyze Jacob’s prayer in 32:9-12. Discuss how it reveals the growth in Jacob’s faith during his years with Laban.
  • What does the story of Jacob’s wrestling with God (32:22-32) teach us about God’s dealings with us? How can we prevail with God?
  • Why was it important that Jacob reenter Canaan and Esau exit? Discuss the ways that the story of Jacob foreshadows Israel’s exodus and conquest under Moses and Joshua, and our redemption in Christ Jesus.
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Discussion Questions for Sermon on Genesis 30:25 – 32:2

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • What is the central theme of this passage?
  • How does the story of Jacob escaping Laban prefigure the exodus of Israel from Egypt?
  • How do both of these stories prefigure our spiritual redemption in Christ?
  • What might we learn from this story about our escape from the Evil One through faith in Christ and our daily struggle with him?
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Discussion Questions For Sermon On Genesis 29:1 – 30:24

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • I ask again, why the emphasis upon the sins of the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel? This story is particularly scandalous. What does it teach us concerning God’s dealings with his people? 
  • Compare Laban and Jacob. How might the Lord have been sanctifying Jacob through his dealings with Laban? How might the Lord use difficult people to sanctify you?
  • How does the birth of the 12 sons of Jacob demonstrate that God is able to accomplish his purposes and fulfill his promises despite the sinfulness of his people? Can you think of any other instances in the scriptures where deceit and rebellion seemed to threaten the purposes of God, and yet were used instead for God’s glory and our good? How does the knowledge that God’s plans are not thwarted by sin bring comfort to the Christian?
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Discussion Questions for Sermon on Genesis 27:1-28:5

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  1. Why would Moses, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, put such a heavy emphasis upon the faults of the patriarchs of Israel, and of our faith?
  2. Rebekah and Jacob were clearly deceptive, but why does this mess fall at the feet of Isaac ultimately?
  3. How was Rebekah right? How was she wrong? What should her approach have been?
  4. How does this story apply to you?




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Discussion Questions For Sermon on Genesis 26

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • How do the promises made to Isaac apply to us?
  • What did fear drive Isaac to do? How does living in fear reveal a lack of faith? What is the difference between living  wisely and living fearfully?
  • Every Christian is richly blessed in Christ Jesus and ought to be thankful and content. Discuss. 
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Discussion Questions for Sermon on Genesis 25:19-34

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • Why would the Lord permit Sarah and Rebekah to struggle for so long with barrenness? What does this teach us about God’s ways as it relates to our sufferings? Consider James 1:2-18. 
  • What does the theme of the Lord choosing the younger over the older teach us about the ways of the LORD? 
  • What do we learn concerning the grace of God and human merit as we consider the stories of the patriarchs?
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Discussion Questions for Sermon on Genesis 25:1-18

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • How are we to understand Abraham’s polygamus practices?
  • What role does Genesis 25:1-18 play in the narrative of Genesis? 
  • In what way is the gospel of Jesus the Christ present in this passage?
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Discussion Questions For Sermon on Genesis 24

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

  • God is sovereign, but man is responsible. Discuss how these truths are seen in the narrative of Genesis 24. Discuss how these truths impact the Christian life.  
  • What are the similarities between Abraham and Rebekah? What can we learn from her faith?
  • Though many truths can be gleaned from Genesis 24, what is the main point of the text?
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