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We've made our way through all of Genesis. Did all of the conflicts get resolved or is a conclusion still in waiting? Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions How does understanding Jacob's adoption of Joseph's sons impact your understanding of God's adoption of believers? How can keeping an eternal perspective help as we go through various struggles? How does observing...

Joseph's finally reveals himself to his brothers. Healing and restoration can now begin, but first, the family must journey from the land of promise to Egypt. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions Have you ever been in a situation that you were unaware if it would end good or bad? How can trusting in God's provision ease potential fears? How can a big-picture awareness help u...

Favored son, slave, ruler of house, prisoner, second in command of Egypt. Joseph's titles to this point have accurately portrayed the highs and lows of his life. In the midst of all of it though, God has never left him and has had a great plan. Reflection Questions How can having a healthy fear of the Lord impact your life? Have you had any tests in life that elicited greater faith? How does s...

From prisoner to second in command of all of Egypt, Joseph's life continues to be a roller coaster. What becomes even more clear is that God is with Joseph and has a great plan behind the scenes. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions Take some time to think about whether you are in one of the highs or lows of your life. In either place, how can God use you exactly where you are t...

From favored son to slave to ruler of everything in the master's house to prisoner, Joseph's life is already a roller coaster. Yet, in the midst of it all, the Lord was with him. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions What sin do you have a tendency to "look longingly" at? How can looking longingly at Jesus instead help you overcome that temptation? Which of the four...

How could God possibly use a story of a man sleeping with his daughter-in-law because she was dressed like a prostitute for His good purposes and why is the story even here in the first place? Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions Has anyone ever dismissed you because of their own convenience? If so, how does it help to know that your ultimate value is found in being a child of God?...

The Genesis narrative shifts to focus on Joseph, the son of Jacob. He is favored and his brothers hate him, but in the midst of it all, we can see that what the enemy plans for evil, God plans for good. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions How can we appreciate and utilize the blessings of God without being prideful about them? How have you been undeservingly hurt in the past? How h...

A genealogy can tell much more than just lineage. Esau is a picture of what his descendants will become. Blessing and judgment are both promised. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions Does it stand out to you that even early on in Scripture, there are two possible directions one can follow? How does it make you feel to know that God keeps His promises even to those who continually re...

After the vengeful attack of Jacob's sons, his family is on the move again, following the command of God. In their travel, we see renewed promise, death, life, and betrayal. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions How does God's continued blessing despite Jacob's failures make you feel? How can we follow Jacob's example of keeping our eyes fixed on our future hope despi...

Jacob, with his new name Israel, makes it back to the promised land. However, this does not mean that the drama is over. When his daughter is taken advantage of, we see some varying reactions from the men around her. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions How have you seen Jesus perfect what the enemy perverts? How does seeing this perfecting work of Jesus give you hope for the future...

Jacob decides that it is time to return home to the land that God has promised him. His uncle doesn't want him to leave and he's scared to return to his brother. On top of that, he wrestles a stranger all night long! Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions What would you say to God if you had a face-to-face interactions with Him? How can believers today emulate the humility tha...

We have witnessed the death and resurrection of Jesus, but what are we to do with this gospel message upon belief? Thankfully, Jesus gave us clear instruction in what is often referred to as the Great Commission. This Commission instructs us, as believers in Christ, to make disciples wherever we are. Therefore, we will go! Recommended Scripture Reading Matthew 28:18-20 Genesis 1:26 John 1:1-3 Roma...

We take a break this week from Genesis to read through the Easter story, according to the Gospel of Matthew. What we celebrate on this holiday, the death and resurrection of Jesus, is the bedrock of our faith. Without, we have and are nothing. But with it, we are offered everything. Recommended Scripture Reading Matthew 26-28 Psalm 22 Isaiah 53 Reflection Questions Can you see yourself being like...

The deceiver is deceived. Jacob wakes up with a different woman than he expected! Sister rivalry leads to a lot of children. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions Would you have labored faithfully for 14 years with the only payment being the promise of marrying your spouse? (Maybe don't share this answer with them) Which character in this story do you most identify with and why?...

Jacob stole the blessing and now he's running for his life. How could a dream on his travels lead to worship of God? Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions How do you think it felt for Jacob to have stolen the inheritance and blessing yet still be alone and on the run? What detail of the dream stood out to you? How would you react to an encounter with God? Recommended Scripture Re...

Isaac is very similar (good and bad) to his father, Abraham. Jacob previously stole the birthright and now he wants the blessing?! Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions How does it make you feel to know that despite our continued unfaithfulness, God remains faithful? How would it make you feel to be deceived like Isaac was? How would it feel to have your blessing stolen? How have you...

What happens when the father of God's chosen people dies? Isaac and Rebekah are blessed with offspring but there is animosity between the twins. Listen in to see what happens! Reflection Questions How does it make you feel to know that there can be joy, peace, and love even in the face of death? What do you think about the fact that Jesus did not meet expectations? How have you undervalued you...

Sarah, Abraham's wife and the mother of Israel, dies and is without a place to be buried. Abraham is ready to become a grandpa but Isaac must first find a bride. Listen in to hear what happens! Reflection Questions How can you live as if your citizenship is in Heaven? How can believers in Christ have hope even in the face of death? What do you think of when looking forward to the promised land? Re...

Abraham continues to go in and out of faithfulness, and God puts his faith to a big test. Listen in to hear what happens! Reflection Questions- What boundaries can you establish in your life to be better prepared to defend from attacks of the enemy?- How would you feel if God gave a similar test to you?- Is there anything that is hindering your walk with Christ that needs to be given up?- Understa...

Abraham gets some interesting visitors and Lot is still residing in the wicked city of Sodom. God reiterates His promise to Abraham and warns of impending destruction. Listen in to hear what happens! Reflection Questions What do you think you would do if visited by God and angels? How can you serve those around you the same as you would God? What do you think of God using even the worst of evil to...

Thirteen years later and God's promises to Abram have yet to come to fruition. Will Abram keep the faith? Listen in to find out! Reflection Questions How do you think Abram would have felt to have his name changed when the promises had yet to be fulfilled? How does it make you feel to know that God sees believers as they will one day be? What does it mean that Jesus became the punishment for t...

Abram has been doing good, but will the faithfulness continue? How can good possibly come out of suffering? Listen in to have these questions answered! Reflection Questions What do you think about Abram and Sarai's attempt to hurry up the promise of God? Do you see yourself ever wishing God's purposes would speed up? How does it make you feel to know that the God of the Bible is the God wh...

God does something crazy to affirm to Abram that He will keep His promises. Abram is credited with righteousness because of His faith. We are encouraged to "fear not." Reflection Questions Where does your mind go when you hear the words from God, "fear not?" What does it mean that righteousness was credited to Abram? What does it mean to you that Jesus offers you an uncondition...

We begin a new literary unit and the narrative slows down to focus on one man in particular; Abram. God makes some big promises to him and we are later introduced to this mysterious figure, Melchizedek. Reflection Questions What are the different aspects of the promise that God makes to Abram? Do you ever feel that you are not enough in your faith? How does knowing that God sees in you the righteo...

We open up with yet another list of names, but is there more to this seemingly boring genealogy? What was wrong with mankind building a tower with their newfound bricks? Listen to have these questions answered! Reflection Questions: What do you think about the details within this genealogy? How have you turned your back and God and tried to make a name for yourself? How do you picture the day when...