Dreamers & Doers; Genesis 37 & 39-41
It's not good enough to simply have big dreams. One has to apply themselves and be diligent in making those dreams come true.
Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right; Genesis 34 & 38
When bad situations arise, what will our response be? Will we escalate and retaliate, or choose a different path?
Learning to Wrestle; Genesis 32-33 & 35-36
We have to learn how to fully engage in our relationships with God and others, meeting them face to face.
Tricks Are for Kids; Genesis 29-31
Living by deception and manipulation might net short gains, but ends up being a bad long term strategy.
Sibling Rivalry; Genesis 25 & 27-28
Looking at Jacob and Esau, we see a family with quite a bit of dysfunction. The story of these brothers is a tale of caution for people who place their own desires ahead of their relationships.
Consistently Faithful; Genesis 24 & 26
Looking at Isaac, we see that playing a minor role in the story is not only okay, but can actually be preferable. We're called not to make ourselves known, but to make Jesus known.