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Weekly Guide：2024-2025 Week 4
January 28, 2024
Week 4 Day 1: House of Jacob ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Jacob’s descendants increase as God promised?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The story of Jacob’s 12 sons, the ancestor of the Israel’s 12 tribes.
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Jacob started off from where He met God and went to stay with his uncle Laban. Laban tricked Jacob to marry Leah. God blessed Jacob with increased wealth and offspring.
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Even with trickery, people cannot change God’s promise. God always faithfully lead those who lean on Him, however sinful they might be, onto the righteous path.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Leah was not as pretty as her sister and wasn’t loved as much by her husband. But God blessed Leah and she moved her focus from her husband to God. What does this remind me of? Where’s my value and what is my worth?
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Walk with God - Jacob learned a lot about God and grew in faith during the 12 years he worked for Laban. Have I ever been treated unfairly in my own job and life? How did God lead me to know Him deeper? How did my relationship with God grow in prayer?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 4 Day 2: Wrestle with God ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did God transform Jacob, the son of promise?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jacob’s transformation and meeting with Esau.
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Jacob was full of fear as he went toward home. But God wrestled with him and transformed him. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel and he reconciled with his brother Esau.
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God changes people when they lose all hopes.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Jacob tried to reconcile with Esau through his own way. But was full of fear when he heard Esau had come with 400 people. He tried to hold onto God under this desperate situation and God removed Jacob’s power, changed and blessed him. Under what kind of situations do I try to hold onto God? How does God bless me? Think back and remember what God has done for me. Have I grown to know Him more?
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Integrity - Jacob’s life had changed completely after this. He became humble and submissive when met with Esau. How did God change my life through my experiences?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 4 Day 3: Sons of Jacob ⇧ ⇩
Question
What became of Jacob and his family?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The character of Jacob’s sons and death of Jacob.
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Jacob’s daughter Dinah was defiled by Shechem when she went visit the women of the land. Her brothers deceived and killed all Shechem’s men while they were still in pain, looted their city, took their women and children. This horrific act put Jacob’s family in great danger. Jacob listened to God to purify his entire family and moved back to Bethel.
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God wants to set apart His people from the world.
Meditation: My Story
- Walking with God - Dinah put herself in danger. Her brothers caused much suffering through their fleshly rage and revenge. Jacob saw his inadequacy in leading his family. He therefore followed God’s will and purified his entire family to serve only the one true God. How does this story remind me of my own responsibilities in raising my family?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 4 Day 4: Descendants of Esau ⇧ ⇩
Question
What was God’s plan for Isaac’s other son Esau?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The ninth segment of Adam’s family history. Realization of God’s promise to Esau.
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Esau is Edom. Edom was ruled by Kings before Israelites. The sons of Edom were living in the promised land but Esau took them to Seir. Jacob’s sons except Benjamin were all born outside of the promised land but he lead them back to it.
Meditation: My Story
- Identity - Esau was strong and Jacob was weak on the surface. However, God’s blessing is not superficial nor material. What is my focus when I lead my family to follow the Lord?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 4 Day 5: Selling of Joseph ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did God continue with His plan through Jacob’s sons?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Jacob’s sons sold their brother Joseph to Egypt foreshadows God’s redemption plan. Genesis 38 is an important chapter of Jesus’ genealogy. Tamar was one of the few women recorded in the lineage. Her faith humbled and ashamed Judah.
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God proceeded with His salvation plan through the jealousy of Jacob’s sons as well as Tamar’s faith.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Although Tamar followed the tradition to give her husband an offspring, but God was still pleased with her faith. Judah also admitted that Tamar was more righteous. How does Tamar’s faith encourage me?
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Integrity - Joseph’s brother sold him to Egypt driven by their jealousy. Such jealousy came from the dissatisfaction brought forth by comparison. How do I practice “Love is not Jealousy” and apply that to my life?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 4 Day 6: Imprisoned in Egypt ⇧ ⇩
Question
What happened after Joseph was sold to Egypt?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The story of Joseph after he was sold to Egypt.
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Joseph became a slave, was tempted, framed, and jailed. But God was with him the whole time.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Joseph prospered and succeeded in everything because God was by his side during difficult time. But this does not mean he would not be persecuted by the sinful world. Ask God to help me realize what is the real meaning of “Walking with God.”
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Integrity - When faced temptations, Joseph tried to refuse and elude, but had to run away when he was unable to hide anymore. Joseph kept himself clean and had peace in his heart even though he was framed. What is my weakest point facing all the temptations of the world? What have I learned from Joseph’s example?