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
Learning Objectives
After you complete this full class, you will be able to understand and communicate the following.
- The literary design patterns of Genesis 25-36.
- The importance of Jacob’s journey in the biblical story.
- The function of the thematic “melody” of Genesis in shaping the message of the Bible.
- The implications of God choosing and blessing flawed human partners to bring blessing to the world.
- The biblical depiction of blessing and cursing.
- The impact of the chosen family’s sin on the nations.
16 Hours 35 Minutes
Lecture Time
6
Modules
29
Classroom Sessions
6
Quizzes
Your Teacher
Dr. Tim Mackie
Tim Mackie is a writer and creative director for BibleProject. He has a Ph.D. in Semitic Languages and Biblical Studies. He wrote his dissertation on the manuscript history of the book of Ezekiel, with a focus on the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls. What a total nerd! He is a professor at Western Seminary and served as a teaching pastor for many years.