Genesis 30
The Transformation of Jacob - part 2
As God got ahold of Jacob's life, He began to bring changes - in part by mirroring Jacob's old character in others like Laban and Rachael.
Genesis 31
Confrontation!
Laban confronts Jacob after God tells him to leave and go to Canaan. We learn how God peels away the flesh and transforms us with His character through the confrontation between Laban and Jacob.
Genesis 32
Jacob's Final Transformation
After Jacob gave his heart to God, and saw the Lord change his character, there was a point where God needed to break Jacob so that he would be fully devoted. God does that in our lives as well - what does it mean?
Genesis 33-34
Unexpected Welcome - Unexpected Sin
After dreading the meeting - Jacob and Esau have a family reunion. But then jealousy and violence take over as Jacob's sons do something unthinkable.
Genesis 35-36
What to do if you make a Big Mistake
We all make small errors now and again. But what do you do if you make a big blunder? We learn from Jacob and what he did after Shechem about how to get back with God.
Genesis 37-38
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Joseph had it all - favored by his father, in a position of power - yet God moved him out of the place of having it all to having nothing. What does that teach us?
Genesis 39-40
Living a Godly Life in a Godless World
Joseph was stuck as a slave, then a prisoner in Egypt. He could have claimed God had forgotten him, but Joseph remained faithful and a man of character on the inside and outside. It gives us many lessons on how to live our lives in Christ.
Genesis 41
Be Prepared When God Comes Calling
Joseph languished in prison for two years after he thought he had a chance to get out. But when Pharaoh came calling suddenly he was ready to serve. So how do we keep "at the ready" when God comes to ask us to serve unexpectedly?
Genesis 42-45
How Deeply Will You Repent?
Joseph tests his brothers - but he is not being capricious or vindictive - rather he is testing whether they are the same characters who tried to kill him. We learn important lessons about the kind of repentence we have.
Genesis 46-47
Moving Into Harms Way - With God's Blessing
Jacob and his family move to Egypt, knowing that they will face hardship. Yet God also promised to go with them and bring them. He makes the same promise to us if we will go the place of worship, peace, and refreshment.
Genesis 48-50
How to Change Your Character
We as humans see things we don't like in ourselves - then just decide to change. But we are who we are and cannot change - unless God does the transformation. We also hear how God uses this to turn what the enemy means for harm into good.
