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Genesis 38 Outline Judah's First Sin - Marrying a Pagan Wife (v.1-5) Judah's Second Sin - Breaking a Promise (v.6-14) Judah's Third Sin - Soliciting a Prostitute (v.15-23) Tamar's Vindication (v.24-26) Tamar Bears Twins (v.27-30) In this episode, we will study a parenthetical chapter: Genesis 38. This chapter is a flashback in Canaan to Joseph older brother Judah. Many ask, “why is this here?” It...

In this episode, we continue our study of The Joseph narrative. It's here in the second section of Genesis 37 where we learn how the brothers sell Joseph to Egypt. The second part of Genesis 37 can be summarized with four events. Joseph is sent to Shechem (v.12-17) Joseph is sold at Dothan (v.18-30) Jacob mourns in Hebron (v.31-35) Joseph is sold to Potiphar (v.36)

Bible study and prayer go hand in hand. Here are 10 Puritan Prayers on the Trinity of God. Each prayer is about 2 minutes long. The Trinity God the All (2:12) God the Source of All Good (4:15) The Great God (6:21) The All-Good (8:27) The Mover (10:17) The Divine Will (12:19) Divine Mercies (14:24) God Enjoyed (16:43) A Present Salvation (18:49)

In this episode, we continue our study of The Joseph story. It's here in the first section of Genesis 37 where we meet Joseph the Dreamer. Through this passage, we learn four realities. Joseph’s special status (v.2) His father’s favoritism (v.3) His brother’s hatred (v.4) God’s providential revelation (v.5-11)

I’m going to cover five topics in our introduction to the Joseph narrative: Joseph’s childhood and upbringing Joseph’s model character Joseph in the New Testament Joseph’s similarities with Christ Jesus Joseph and God’s providence  We will take a closer look at Joseph’s childhood and how God prepares him for the difficult life he will live to protect and preserve his family.

To conclude our survey of the Genesis narrative of Jacob, an important question must be asked. “Why did God choose Jacob, not Esau?” Another way to ask this question is “On what basis did God choose Jacob over Esau?” Four Arguments Against Romans 9 Systematic avoidance of Romans 9 Romans 9 is not talking about individuals but talking about nations. Romans 9 is referring to individual election of t...

Genesis 36 gives us the genealogy of Isaac's older son Esau. Esau spurned his birthright, and never did he show any spiritual perception or interest. But God did not forget him. Esau was still the son of Isaac. He was still Jacob’s brother. He became the father of Israel’s “brother” nation, Edom. 

Jacob returns to Bethel before seeing his father Isaac at Hebron and enduring several more trials. Genesis 35 can be divided into two main sections. Jacob returns to Bethel (v.1-15) Birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel and Isaac (v.16-29)

In Genesis 34, we read the account of Jacob's sons exacting revenge against Shechem for raping their sister Dinah. Genesis 34 can be divided into 6 sections The wickedness of exposure and rape (v.1-4) The wickedness of accepting immorality (v.5-6) The wickedness of deception and misusing religion (v.7-17) The wickedness of greed and covetousness (v.18-24) The wickedness of revenge and false justic...

In Genesis 33, we see Jacob's long-anticipated reunion with Esau. Today’s story of Jacob’s reconciliation with Esau can be divided into five sections Jacob approached Esau humbly (v.1-4) Jacob shared about his life with Esau (v.5-7) Jacob asked for a sealing of the reconciliation (v.8-11) Jacob saw proof of reconciliation (v.12-16) Jacob experienced the results of reconciliation (v.17-20)

Jacob plans to seek reconciliation with Esau before he wrestles with God. Jacob seeks reconciliation with Esau Jacob sees God's presence (v.1-2) Jacob sends a message to Esau (v.3-5) Jacob confronts his fears (v.6-8) Jacob prays for God's deliverance (v.9-12) Jacob sends gifts of goodwill (v.13-21) Jacob wrestles with God (v.22-32)

God blesses Jacob with success in breeding his flock which ultimately leads to his flight from Laban’s house.  First Half of Story Jacob negotiates his wages. (30 v.25-36) Jacob breeds the flocks to his advantage (30 v.37-43) Second Half of Story Jacob prepares to leave Laban's house (31 v.1-16) Jacob's family leaves (31 v.17-24) Laban confronts Jacob (31 v.25-42) Jacob and Laban make a coven...

We will take a close look at the birth of Jacob’s first twelve children. Four sons are born to Leah (29 v.31–35) The two handmaids each bear two sons (30 v.1–13) Leah bears two sons and a daughter (30 v.14–21) Rachel finally gives birth to a son (30 v.22–24)

We see Jacob beginning a new life, finding a new family, and seeking to marry his cousin Rachel. Jacob begins his new life (v.1-8) Jacob finds his new family (v.9-14) Jacob works in hopes to marry Rachel (v.15-20) Jacob is deceived, reaping what he had sown (v.21-30)

The gospel of Jesus Christ answers 4 important questions. Who made us, and to whom are we accountable? What is man's problem? What is God's solution to that problem? What makes this good news for me and not just for someone else? https://www.biblesumo.com/gospel-jesus-christ/

We are studying to fallout of Jacob stealing Esau's blessing and Jacob's dream at Bethel. Esau plans to kill Jacob. (27 v.41-45) Jacob flees to Haran. (27 v.46 - 28 v.5) Esau marries a third wife. (28 v.6-9) God appears to Jacob in a dream at Bethel. (28 v.10-22)

This is the story of how Jacob got the blessing of his father Isaac through deception. Issac offered to bless his favored son Esau. (v.1-4) Rebekah sent Jacob to receive the blessing. (v.5-17) Jacob deceived his father and received the blessing. (v.18-29) Everything is discovered. (v.30-40)

Welcome to BibleSumo Weekly, your home for weekly Bible studies for everyday Christians. I'm your host, Pedro Cheung.  I love to study God's word. And in this podcast, I'll share what I've been learning in my personal Bible study. You can listen alone, or you can listen together with your family. If you are a Bible scholar - this isn't designed for you. But if you are...