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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS What were Jacob’s fears before journeying to Egypt with his family? Though they are not stated directly, they are implied in the narrative and in the overarching story of Genesis. Why is it imperative to remember the promises made to the patriarch when interpreting this story? …Read More
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS In what ways does Joseph’s interaction with his brothers mirror God’s interaction with us in bringing us to salvation? How is the Lord testing you to deepen your faith and further your sanctification? How was Judah a type of the Christ who would descend from him? …Read More
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS What must take place if forgiveness is to be transacted? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? Does forgiving from the heart usually mean that everything goes back to the way it was before in the relationship? Does it always mean this? What can …Read More
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS Discuss (again) how Joseph was a “type” of Christ (how his life was similar to the life that Christ would live, but on a smaller and less significant scale). What can we learn from Joseph’s attitude towards others while in prison? Should we expect God to …Read More
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS Why would Matthew highlight the fact that Jesus descended from Perez who was born to Judah by Tamar? What does the promise made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob concerning “offspring” have to do with this story? How does this story communicate that God’s love is unmerited? …Read More
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS How does the structure of Genesis indicate that Jacob was the elect son of Isaac, and not Esau? Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him? How might this apply to the Christain? How is Christ typified in the life of Joseph?
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 …Read More
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 …Read More
"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
