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Weekly Guide：2024-2025 Week 3
January 21, 2024
Week 3 Day 1: Son of Promise ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did God fulfill His promise to Abraham’s descendants?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The story of promise continues. The birth of the son, Isaac, whom God had promised.
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Abraham was on the move again to the land of the Philistines and he lied again calling Sarah his sister. God kept Sarah, and she gave birth to Isaac the son of promise. Isaac grew, and Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael away. Abimelek and Abraham in peace with each other.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - Abraham, the father of faith, once again lied to the Gentiles that Sarah was his sister and put others in danger. Have I been overpowered by sin repeatedly? What lessons can I learn from Abraham’s sin?
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Fidelity - Ishmael was not the chosen descendant of God, but God still watched over him. How does this remind me of how to treat people who don’t know God?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 3 Day 2: Test of Faith ⇧ ⇩
Question
What is the proper response to God’s promise?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Through God’s test of Abraham’s faith, we learn how should we respond to His promise; Abraham got the first piece of land God promised him.
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God tested Abraham and asked him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering. Abraham was obedient through faith and God supplied the ram instead. God’s Covenant to Abraham was reaffirmed again. Sarah died and Abraham bought land to Bury Sarah. It was the first piece of land he had in the promised land.
Meditation: My Story
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Walk with God - Abraham got to know more about God through the test: The Lord Will Provide. Have I or am I experiencing tests in my own journey of faith? How have these tests helped me to know more about God?
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Integrity - What have I learned about faith and the actions that come from faith through the story of Abraham’s offering of Isaac? (Ref. Hebrews 11:17-19, James 2:21-22)
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 3 Day 3: To His People ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was the end of Abraham’s lifelong journey in God’s promise?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The theme on God’s promise to Abraham came to an end with his passing.
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Abraham asked his senior servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. With God lead the way, he found Laban and brought Rebekah back to marry Isaac. Abraham took another wife, died at a good-old age of 175, and left everything to Isaac.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Before Rebekah knew anything, God was already working to send Abraham’s senior servant to find her. Think and thank God for what He has done for me in my life.
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Fidelity - The senior servant was faithful to Abraham’s trust and sought God’s will. When he saw Rebekah as God’s chosen wife for Isaac, he testified in front of Laban’s family and did not linger. Do I serve with the same fidelity? Am I lacking in any area?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 3 Day 4: Sons of Ishmael ⇧ ⇩
Question
Does God’s promise ever fail?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Ishmael’s descendants. God’s promise is never unfulfilled.
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As God has promised, Ishmael became the father of 12 tribes.
Meditation: My Story
- Fidelity - Ishmael was conceived by human will. Although he was not the chosen son but God still blessed him. Ishmael was the ancestor of the Arabs today. How should I treat the descendants of Ishmael?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 3 Day 5: House of Isaac ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did the chosen son continue with his life?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The eighth segment of the family story. The House of Isaac, the chosen son of God. The birth of the two sons of Isaac and their struggle.
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Rebekah gave birth to twin sons for Isaac. According to God’s promise, the second son Jacob was going to be stronger than the first son Esau. Jacob bought the birthright of the first born from Esau with red stew. Esau despised his birthright. Isaac stayed in Gerar of Philistine according to God’s will. Isaac lied about Rebekah as his sister. Isaac was asked to leave because he had gotten too powerful. Isaac backed down from the disputes of the wells. God led him to a vast land. Philistine made treaty with Isaac.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Although Jacob took seriously God’s promise, he chose to take matter into his own hands to gain the birthright by fraudulent means and caused family tension. Am I pursuing God’s promise by my own way? How should I seek blessings from God?
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Community - Jacob chose peace in the dispute of the well and God led him to a vast land. Am I facing similar situations? Can I find peaceful resolutions?
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Integrity - Isaac lied as Abraham did for his own safety. This might have been a trait passed down from father to son. Am I passing down the sinful traits to my descendants when I’m building my own family and bringing up my children? Ask God to help me repent and to purify me.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 3 Day 6: Jacob in Exile ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did God’s promise and blessings continue?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jacob got Isaac’s blessing through deception and fled.
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Isaac wanted to bless Esau but was old and had no clear vision. Rebekah helped Jacob to deceive Isaac and gotten the blessing that was meant for Esau. Esau was mad and wanted to kill Jacob. Jacob followed his parents’ will and fled to Laban. Isaac blessed Jacob before he left and reaffirmed the covenant God has made with him. Jacob met God and prayed to Him.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Jacob pursued God’s blessing not His presence. God found Jacob instead and changed his life. Do I prioritize God’s blessing over His presence? Pray to God to help me know him and follow him, one step at a time.
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Integrity - Although Isaac loved Esau more than Jacob, he obeyed God to bless Jacob when he learned His will. Obedience was a standout character of Isaac. Have I ever disobeyed God? How does Isaac’s example remind and help me to be obedient?