Genesis: Week 39

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025

Please Read

  • Genesis 25:27-34

Main Idea: God mercifully calls flawed people from flawed families into his covenant family

What does this passage teach us historically?

  • Isaac loved Esau for the way he brought him food

  • Esau becomes known as “Edom” which means “red”

  • Jacob demands Esau’s birthright in exchange for soup

  • Esau swore over his birthright to Jacob

What does this passage teach us theologically?

  • God has mercy for flawed families

How does this passage apply to our lives?

  • Be aware of the family flaws seen in this text

    • Child favoritism

    • Spousal division

    • Sibling rivalry

    • Flesh driven foolishness

  • God can work through your flawed life and your flawed family for His glory

Questions For Greater Discussion

  • What were some of your family relationships like growing up? What are some of the ways you have seen God work through dysfunction in your family?

  • Was child favoritism ever a problem in your home? If you're honest, do you ever struggle with this yourself? How can this happen in your life?

  • What are some ways division in your marriage can drive long-term family hardship? How does unity happen?

  • Please read Colossians 3:18-21. Why does Paul address family relationships and call specific actions to the surface?

  • Please read 1 John 2:15-16. What are some ways you are driven towards stupid decisions by your fleshly desires?

  • Please read Hebrews 12:15-17. Reflect together on how Esau can be a warning to us pursuing our own unholy desires.

Pray and close it out!!