Jacob pretends to be EsauGenesis 27:1-29Length: Long
Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this show me about God?
- God keeps his promise to this family even though they cheat to get it. What does that tell you about God?
What does it show me about people — and about me?
- A mother and a son plan a lie together. What happens to a family when people lie to each other?
What will I obey this week?
- What is one true thing you will say this week that you have been avoiding?
Who will I tell?
- Who could you say sorry to for something you were not honest about?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
God, this family lied to each other, and it hurt every one of them. Thank you that you did not walk away from them. Help me tell the truth even when a lie would be easier.