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  Though Jacob had approached Esau with an anxious heart, Esau greeted him with a welcoming heart.  👉 Read  Gen 33:1-20   Jacob divided his wives and children into (                ) groups and approached Esau in a very cautious manner. But Esau (         ) to meet him, embraced him, and (             ) him. Jacob’s heart was relieved, saying, “I have seen your face. It is as if I have seen the face of (             ).” Esau had turned down the gift, but Jacob (             ) him to take it. After he had left Paddan Aram, Jacob came (               ) to the land of (      ...

Jacob requested God’s help persistently and was answered. God changed his name to Israel. 👉 Read  Gen 32:22-32   In the night, why did the man bless Jacob? (26)   What is the meaning of Jacob’s new name? (28)   What is the name of the place Jacob wrestled with the man?   Answers & Meditation Jacob didn’t let him go without a blessing It was God’s mercy that He answered his request instead of killing him. Jacob’s desperate prayer. Jesus also said God will answer a persistent prayer in Luke 18. God's promise is: 'I will answer to your persistent prayer.' ‘You have fought with God and with men and have prevailed” God yielded to a man’s fervent request. Thus, He gave the name Israel. What a great privilege to us and a great humiliation of God! It is a father's love.   Peniel, meaning the face of God. At the bottom of our life, God comes to us. It is the moment we can see His face and know more about His heart. At that ...

Jacob did everything he could to appease Esau's expected wrath. However, the fear in his heart didn’t disappear. 👉 Read  Gen 32:1-21 Jacob sent messengers to Esau to find (              ) in his sight. But as he heard that Esau was coming with (            ) men, he became very afraid and divided the group into (            ) groups. In Jacob’s prayer (v9-12), he acknowledges he was not worthy of all blessings God gave him. By what basis did he ask for God’s protection from his brother Esau? (two. 11, 12)   After prayer, Jacob sent his gifts for Esau in three groups. What did Jacob call himself before Esau in his servants’ words? (4, 18, 20) Answers & Meditation Jacob tried to seek Esau’s favor by saying that he had become rich (5) and by sending a lot of gifts (13-21).  Jacob tried to ap...

After they had argued with each other, by Laban’s suggestion, they made an agreement to entrust the issue of family safety to God. After that, they could reconcile with each other. 👉 Read  Gen 31:38-55 Verses 43-44 and 50 show Laban’s heart as a father. What was Laban’s concern for his daughters who were leaving?   What are the names of the stone pile?   They agreed not to (             ) beyond the stone pile to (                ) each other.   Answers & Meditation He wanted his daughters to be happy. Laban took the initiative to set up a pillar or stone pile. He worried about his daughters’ happy marriage life and entrusted it to God. It seemed Laban was more faithful than Jacob, who showed favoritism for Rachel over Leah. Galeed,  Jegar Sahadutha,  Mizpah The stone pile worked as a borderline between them...

Laban caught up with Jacob. But God warned him not to do any harm to Jacob. 👉 Read  Gen 31:22-42 God warned Laban in a dream, “(                 ) that you neither bless nor curse Jacob” Why was Laban so angry at Jacob? (two reasons, 26-28, 30)   Who stole the idol? As the idol was not found, Jacob argued with Laban about his unfair treatment so far. Despite Laban's evil deeds, God blessed him. What was the reason for blessing, according to Jacob? (two, 42)   Answers and Meditation Be careful God’s warning: “Be careful” because anyone who curses will be cursed. Jacob left without a word. His idol was stolen   Rachel Jacob was unaware of the idol. God protected Jacob and his family even when he was not aware of the problem, the stolen idol. God protects us beyond our recognition. Trust Him. Don't waste your time searching for any hidden problems or dangers. Focus on the Lord...

Finally, the Lord told him to return to the land of promise. Jacob fled from Laban’s house. Read  👉 Gen 31:1-21 What was His promise when the Lord commanded Jacob to return to Canaan? (3)   Jacob sent a message to his wives while still in the field. He said, “Laban was mean to me, but God blessed me (verses              ). In a dream, the Lord confirmed that the Lord blessed me because of Laban’s deeds (verses             ). Now, He asked me to return to Canaan (verses             ). Though Jacob experienced the Lord’s graceful blessing, he used it to generate [              ] in their hearts toward their father. (14-16, but not from the text) Answers & Meditation I will be with you When blessing came to Laban because ...

After Joseph’s birth, Jacob wanted to return to Canaan. However, Laban made him stay more with a compensation deal. Read  👉 Gen 30:25-43 Laban told Jacob, “I have learned that (                ) has blessed me on account of you.” Jacob had wanted to return. Why did he change his mind? (28, 31-32)   After making the employment contract with Laban, Jacob used a trick. He made (              ) animals become to be his by setting up (                ) branches before them when a stronger female mated.   Meditation for Application The Lord Laban knew that the Lord’s blessing was through Jacob. ‘By divination’: he enquired his gods about why he had become rich exceptionally.  He wanted to build his house and become rich. Because he got a job. Jacob k...

The deception of Laban gave two wives to Jacob. The rivalry between wives made Jacob have two more wives. Division and jealousy between brothers would follow. Please Read  Gen 29:31-30:24 Why did the Lord make Leah pregnant? (31-32)   Fill names of Jacob’s wives and children below. Leah: (               ), Simeon, Levi, (                ) Bilhah: (              ), Naphtali Zilpah: Gad, Asher (             ): Issachar, (               ), Dinnah Rachel: (                 )   Answers & Meditation Because she was unloved God cares about the oppress...

Jacob worked for seven years to marry Rachel. But his uncle replaced Rachel with her sister on his wedding night. God disciplines his people. Please Read  Gen 29:1-30 When Jacob arrived at Haran, he met shepherds on a well. He said to them, “It is still (           ). Water the sheep and let them (              ) more” Laban deceived Jacob and let (             ) go into the bride’s room instead of (              ). Therefore, Jacob needed to work for another (            ) year to marry Rachel. Jacob loved (              ) more than (               ...

Though Jacob was returning to the place where Abraham had left. Jacob might have doubted the validity of the promise. Please Read  Gen 28:1-22 Isaac called Jacob and asked him to find a wife from his relatives (verses            ), blessed him with descendants and lands (verses           ), and sent him to Paddan Aram. God appeared to Jacob in a dream. He saw a (                 ) from the earth to heaven. God stood at its top and promised three blessings: many (               ), (                 ), and blessings of others through him. What was God’s promise to Jacob, who was fleeing from the land of promise? (15)   What did Jacob promise to...

Jacob’s cheating caused his brother's fierce anger and hatred toward him. This is not what the Lord had foretold, ‘the older will serve the younger.’ Please Read  Gen 27:30-46 When Esau heard that Jacob had taken his blessing, he wept (              ). What meaning does Esau impose on Jacob’s name? (36)   Though Isaac had said no blessings were left for Esau (37), he insisted his father bless him (38). Now, Isaac gave an oracle regarding Esau. "You home will be next to (                       ). You will live by (                  ). When you grow restless, you will tear off (           ) of your brother" What was Rebekah's solution for Esau's hatred toward Jacob? (43...

God chose Jacob over Esau. Jacob cheated his father for the blessing of the firstborn as Isaac planned to bless Esau.  Please Read  Gen 27:1-29 When Isaac was very old that he was almost (              ), he wanted to bless (               ) before he died. But, Rebekah planned to deceive Isaac to bless (               ). What was Jacob’s response when he heard Rebekah’s plan to cheat Isaac for the blessing? (11-12)   How many times did Jacob lie that he was the firstborn?   Jacob’s blessing includes three things: wealth, supremacy over (                ), and blessing for others.   Answers and Meditation Blind, Esau, Jacob God used Isaac’s blindness to bless Jacob in place of...

 Isaac’s herdsmen and Philistines’ herdsmen quarreled over wells. Though Isaac yielded to them, the Lord blessed Isaac. Please Read  Gen 26:12-34 What are the names of the three wells? (20-22)   The Lord appeared to Isaac and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be (            ), for (                         ).” At first, as they saw Isaac become powerful by the Lord’s (                  ), they asked him to leave and became hostile to Isaac. But later, as they saw God kept blessing Isaac even more, they came and said, “We could plainly see that the Lord is (                    ). Allow us make ( ...

Though Abraham was dead, the Lord was faithful to make a covenant with his son Isaac, as he had promised. Please Read  Gen 26:1-11 When a famine came to the land, the Lord appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to (                ). Settle down in the land that (                                   ). I will bless you” The Lord promised Isaac three things: the land, (                      ), and the great name of blessing. (3-4) What was the reason that the Lord promised blessings to Isaac? (5) When Abimelech realized that Rebekah was Isaac’s wife, he was shocked that Isaac had made his people almost sinned. He announced, “Whoeve...

  As Rebekah had conceived twins after long years of marriage, God foretold sibling competition between them. Please Read  Gen 25:19-34 After (          ) years of marriage, Rebekah got pregnant. What did the Lord say about the twins struggling in Rebekah’s womb? (v20 & 26, v23)   The younger brother grasped his brother’s (               ). They named him (             ). When Esau returned hungry from hunting, Jacob requested (                  ) as the price for a bowl of stew. Esau said, “I’am about to (          )! What use is (                 ) to me?” The Bible evaluated this way. “E...

 After Sarah’s death, Abraham lived 47 years and had six more sons. Please Read  Gen 25:1-18   Abraham married (                 ) after Sarah’s death and had children. But he gave everything to (              ). Abraham died and was buried with his wife, Sarah. God (              ) his son Isaac after his death. How many nations (princes) were descended from Ishmael?   What does the Bible say about Isaac’s half-brothers? (v6, 18)     Answers and Meditation Keturah, Isaac, blessed Abraham was dead, but God is not dead. God’s covenant is still valid through his son Isaac. God’s promise is inherited to Isaac. God is living and keeps His promise even after Abraham's death.  Twelve Ishmael was also Abraham’s son. God blessed him. But cov...

We saw the servant’s faith in the first half of chapter 24. Now, this second part of the chapter shows Rebekah’s faith. Please Read  Gen 24:34-67 The servant explained everything to her brother. “The Lord blessed Abraham and gave him a son (verses           ). Abraham sent me to find a wife for his son from his relatives (verses            ). I prayed for God’s guidance at the well (verses            ). Before I finished my prayer, Rebekah came and did what I had prayed (verses           ). As I realized she was from Abraham’s relative, I praised the Lord (verses              ). How did Laban grant her marriage to the son of Abraham? (v50)   On the next day, Laban didn’t seem to want to send his sister...

  Abraham sent his servant, not Isaac, to find Isaac’s wife with a strict requirement. Please Read  Gen 24:1-33 What was Abraham’s warning to his servant who would go to find Isaac’s wife? (two, v3-4, v8)   What promise of God made Abraham think that God’s angel would go before his servant and prepare a wife for Isaac? (v7)   The servant prayed for God’s guidance (verses           ). The sign of God’s chosen woman was greater kindness than requested (verse          ). He met a girl on the well, and it happened as precisely as his prayer, so he wondered if she was God’s chosen (verses            ). How did the servant realize that the woman was God’s chosen for Isaac? (two, v14&19, v27) Answers & Meditation Don’t take Isaac’s wife from the Canaanites Do not take Isaac back there Abraham must have seen ...

Though they offered him to use their tombs, Abraham insisted to have his own burial place. He wanted to make Canaan his homeland. Please Read  Gen 23:1-20 In those days, people buried their dead in their native homelands. Sarah’s burial in Canaan indicates Abraham’s thought of Canaan as his new [                ]. (not in the Bible) After Sarah died, Abraham went to the residents of that land and said, “I am a (                        ). Grant me (                    ) of a burial site among you.” But they had wanted Abraham to bury his wife in their tombs (verses            ). But Abraham wanted to own it and requested the cave of Machpelah (v...

After Abraham passed the test, God swore by his name that he would keep the promise and even more. Please Read  Gen 22:13-24 What did Abraham name the place?   The Lord confirmed His promise with an oath and disclosed more about it. He said, “I solemnly swear by (                ), because you have not withheld your (                 ), I will greatly multiply your descendants.” Your (                ) will have victories over their enemies. All the nations will bless each other in (              ) of your descendants because you have (             ) me.” Even after God’s confirmation of many descendants, Abraham still had ...

Abraham got the promised son and made a peace treaty with the resident people. It seemed he lacked nothing. But, the end of his journey of faith was not yet. Please Read  Gen 22:1-12 God said to Abraham, “Take your son – your (          ) son, whom you (          ), Isaac – and go and offer him up as (                       ) on a mountain which I (           ) indicate to you.” Abraham left the journey (               ) in the morning. What was the answer to Isaac’s question, ‘where is the lamb?’   How many are ‘father’ or ‘son’ found in verses 6-12?   What did God want to know by testing Abraham? (v12)   Answers & Meditation Only, love, a...

God protected and blessed Ishmael, who was driven out of his father's house. Abraham made a peace treaty with Abimelech Please Read  Gen 21:17-34   God was faithful to the promise and blessed Ishmael (v14). What is another character of God that made Him take care of Hagar and Ishmael? (v17)   The resident tribe, the Philistines, saw that (          ) was with Abraham and requested Abraham to make a peace treaty. In what way did Abraham confirm that he had dug the well of dispute?   What is the name of the well? Answers & Meditation Mercy She was supposed to be blessed through Abraham according to God’s promise. But what happened to Hagar and her son was not what God had intended. Therefore, God intervened in the situation. Verse 17 starts with ‘But.’ When mercy didn't flow through Abraham and Sarah to their slave woman so that there was no hope for her and her son, merciful God jumped in and rescued them. E...

 As the Lord had promised, Sarah gave birth to Isaac. Abraham got the promised son finally but needed to drive another son out. Please Read  Gen 21:1-16 When Abraham was (            ) years old, the Lord made Sarah give birth to a son just as He had (                 ). Sarah was delighted and named him (              ). Abraham circumcised him just as God had (                  ). Why did Sarah ask Abraham to drive out Hagar and her son? (v8-10)   When Abraham was troubled by Sarah’s request, God told him, “Do (        ) that Sarah is telling you because (             ) will become your heir....