Jacob
Genesis 25:19-37:1
Dr. Tim Mackie
What happens when the promised snake-crushing seed of the woman starts acting like a snake? God’s chosen human partner schemes and strives to grasp at power and prosperity at every turn, yet God still works in and through him. Follow Jacob through a lifetime of deceit and sacrifice as he struggles to trust God for the blessing he has promised.
16 Hours 35 Minutes
Module 1•Sessions 1-5A Deceiver Is BornFrom the moment of his birth, Jacob's character is shrouded in ambiguity and doubt. Discover how Jacob’s story fits in God’s plan to bless the world.
Module 2•Sessions 6-11Isaac’s Story and Jacob’s DeceptionLike father, like son: Isaac repeats the deception of his father, Abraham. Study these chapters to see how this pattern shapes Jacob’s life.
Module 3•Sessions 12-16Jacob’s ExileJacob travels far away to find a wife among his mother’s family. Will he learn to trust in God’s promises or continue to scheme to find blessing?
Module 4•Sessions 17-20Jacob’s Flight From LabanJacob’s brief sojourn turns into a 20-year exile. Will he continue his deceitful ways or learn to trust God? Follow this unfolding saga to find out.
Module 5•Sessions 21-25Jacob’s Return From ExileJacob is finally ready to face the brother he betrayed. Will these two reconcile or will violence once again fill the land?
Module 6•Sessions 26-29Jacob’s Return to the LandJacob returns to Canaan, but the consequences of his scheming persist. See how God continues to work through imperfect partners to bring blessing to the world.
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