Read: Genesis 35:1-5, Exodus 20:3-6, Joshua 24:14, Judges 10:10-16, Romans 1:20-23
Why did Jacob’s family have idols? What does this imply about their walk with God over the past 10 years?
What did Jacob require his family to do before going to Bethel? How does this relate to spiritual recovery?
In what way do idols exist today? Give an example. How are you tempted? How do you need to bury them?
Monday, June 30, 2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
June 28, 2014
Read: Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 23:32-38, Acts 7:51-60
How did Jesus instruct His disciples to respond to enemies? How did Jesus demonstrate this truth?
Why is this important when it comes to anger management? (i.e. operating in hurt, preventing a blowout)
Who is currently making you mad? Why? How can you step into resolving your anger right now?
How did Jesus instruct His disciples to respond to enemies? How did Jesus demonstrate this truth?
Why is this important when it comes to anger management? (i.e. operating in hurt, preventing a blowout)
Who is currently making you mad? Why? How can you step into resolving your anger right now?
Friday, June 27, 2014
June 27, 2014
Read: Genesis 34:24-29, Psalm 37:7-8, Ephesians 4:26-27
Explain the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger? How does personal retaliation relate?
How can unresolved anger cause a blinding to take place? How did this happen in Genesis 34?
How do you typically handle anger? What has been the result? How is God challenging you to change?
Explain the difference between righteous anger and sinful anger? How does personal retaliation relate?
How can unresolved anger cause a blinding to take place? How did this happen in Genesis 34?
How do you typically handle anger? What has been the result? How is God challenging you to change?
Thursday, June 26, 2014
June 26, 2014
Read: Genesis 34:14-31, 17:8-15
What requirement was made by Dinah’s brothers in order to allow Shechem to marry her? Why?
How was their requirement sinful before God? In what way were they using God for their own gain?
What fueled their sinful plan? What does this teach you about operating with unresolved anger?
What requirement was made by Dinah’s brothers in order to allow Shechem to marry her? Why?
How was their requirement sinful before God? In what way were they using God for their own gain?
What fueled their sinful plan? What does this teach you about operating with unresolved anger?
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
June 25, 2014
Read: Psalm 32:5, Proverbs 28:13-14, 1 John 1:9, James 5:13-16
Why is confessing sin so important to God? What is required before confession can take place?
How does confession of sin occur between God and each other? Give an example.
Take time right now to confess any unresolved sin to God. Ask Him how you need to help others.
Why is confessing sin so important to God? What is required before confession can take place?
How does confession of sin occur between God and each other? Give an example.
Take time right now to confess any unresolved sin to God. Ask Him how you need to help others.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014
Read: Genesis 34:1-29, James 1:13-16
How do you see the truth of James 1:13-16 occurring in Genesis 34? (i.e. list the stages of decline)
How could this have been prevented? Be specific. How did Jacob play a roll in the progression of sin?
Describe how you can avoid dealing with sin? Why? How do you need to start dealing with sin today?
How do you see the truth of James 1:13-16 occurring in Genesis 34? (i.e. list the stages of decline)
How could this have been prevented? Be specific. How did Jacob play a roll in the progression of sin?
Describe how you can avoid dealing with sin? Why? How do you need to start dealing with sin today?
Monday, June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014
Read: Genesis 34:1-13
As you read the story of Dinah, what strikes you as odd in the way people responded to her being raped?
How did this contribute to more sinful behavior down the road and a blowout with God? Be specific.
What does this teach about confronting sin? How easy is it for you to do this? What is God teaching you?
Saturday, June 21, 2014
June 21, 2014
Read: John 3:16-17, 1 John 3:1
What motivated God to provide a Savior and offer forgiveness to the world?
Given that God is described as a father, what does this imply about a father’s relationship to his children?
How does the Gospel model fatherhood? How can you apply this verbally, physically, and spiritually?
What motivated God to provide a Savior and offer forgiveness to the world?
Given that God is described as a father, what does this imply about a father’s relationship to his children?
How does the Gospel model fatherhood? How can you apply this verbally, physically, and spiritually?
Friday, June 20, 2014
June 20, 2014
Read: Psalm 127:3-5, Ephesians 6:4
How does scripture define children? What does this imply about the role of parenting?
Why does scripture warn fathers not to “exasperate” their children? What will happen? (i.e. daddy issues)
How can this be a temptation for fathers? Give an example. How can this temptation be avoided?
How does scripture define children? What does this imply about the role of parenting?
Why does scripture warn fathers not to “exasperate” their children? What will happen? (i.e. daddy issues)
How can this be a temptation for fathers? Give an example. How can this temptation be avoided?
Thursday, June 19, 2014
June 19, 2014
Read: Matthew 3:13-17
How did God the Father endorse Jesus when he was baptized? (i.e. what language did He use?)
In what way was this more than an endorsement? Why was the timing of this endorsement important?
What does this model to fathers today? How can fathers miss this truth? Why is this important?
How did God the Father endorse Jesus when he was baptized? (i.e. what language did He use?)
In what way was this more than an endorsement? Why was the timing of this endorsement important?
What does this model to fathers today? How can fathers miss this truth? Why is this important?
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014
Read: Matthew 3:16-17, 27:46
When did God the Father remove His presence from Jesus? Why? How did it impact Jesus?
What does this highlight about the impact of a fatherless home? (i.e. short-term and long-term)
How do you see this playing out in culture today? In what way is God challenging you to make changes?
When did God the Father remove His presence from Jesus? Why? How did it impact Jesus?
What does this highlight about the impact of a fatherless home? (i.e. short-term and long-term)
How do you see this playing out in culture today? In what way is God challenging you to make changes?
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
June 17, 2014
Read: Luke 11:1-4, Mark 14:32-36
How did Jesus model a child’s need for his/her father? Why is this important for dads to recognize?
What can happen when dads undervalue their role at home? How have you seen this happening today?
How does this impact the intimacy level of a father and child? What steps of growth do you need to take?
How did Jesus model a child’s need for his/her father? Why is this important for dads to recognize?
What can happen when dads undervalue their role at home? How have you seen this happening today?
How does this impact the intimacy level of a father and child? What steps of growth do you need to take?
Monday, June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014
Read: Matthew 3:13-17, John 10:30, 4:1-27
Why do you think God expresses Himself through the lens of a father/son relationship?
What does this imply about the role of a father in a child’s life? How does a father’s presence relate?
How can a dad become a stranger in his own home? What is God teaching you about being present?
Why do you think God expresses Himself through the lens of a father/son relationship?
What does this imply about the role of a father in a child’s life? How does a father’s presence relate?
How can a dad become a stranger in his own home? What is God teaching you about being present?
Saturday, June 14, 2014
June 14, 2014
Read: Matthew 27:21-50, 28:1-10,Ephesians 2:1-9
Describe how every person is in a spiritual “lose/lose” situation. How did God provide?
In what way should this impact every Sunday and why you worship the Lord? Give an example.
How can you be more intentional to step into this truth this week? Be specific.
Describe how every person is in a spiritual “lose/lose” situation. How did God provide?
In what way should this impact every Sunday and why you worship the Lord? Give an example.
How can you be more intentional to step into this truth this week? Be specific.
Friday, June 13, 2014
June 13, 2014
Read: Genesis 33:20, Psalm 34:1-4, 54:6-7, 56:10-13, 86:12-13
Why do you think worship is so important to God? What does worship ultimately say about ourselves?
How can debriefing about a situation with long explanations and details actually hinder worship?
How often do you worship the Lord for His past provision? How do you need to build an altar of worship?
Why do you think worship is so important to God? What does worship ultimately say about ourselves?
How can debriefing about a situation with long explanations and details actually hinder worship?
How often do you worship the Lord for His past provision? How do you need to build an altar of worship?
Thursday, June 12, 2014
June 12, 2014
Read: Genesis 33:5-20, 12:6-7
Where did Jacob go after his reunion with Esau? Why didn’t Jacob accept Esau’s offer?
In what way was Jacob showing his devotion and appreciation to the Lord? Be specific.
Describe a difficult time when you saw God provide. How can you show your appreciation “Jacob style”?
Where did Jacob go after his reunion with Esau? Why didn’t Jacob accept Esau’s offer?
In what way was Jacob showing his devotion and appreciation to the Lord? Be specific.
Describe a difficult time when you saw God provide. How can you show your appreciation “Jacob style”?
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
June 11, 2014
Read: Matthew 13:42-58, 14:22-32, Hebrews 11:6
Why did Jesus leave or rebuke certain towns he visited? What does this teach about God’s view on faith?
How can assuming the outcome of a situation actually be a lack of faith? Share a personal experience.
What practical steps do you need to take to stop assuming and start trusting God? Be specific.
Why did Jesus leave or rebuke certain towns he visited? What does this teach about God’s view on faith?
How can assuming the outcome of a situation actually be a lack of faith? Share a personal experience.
What practical steps do you need to take to stop assuming and start trusting God? Be specific.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
June 10, 2014
Read: Genesis 33:1-4, Ephesians 3:20-21, James 4:15-16
Why was Jacob surprised by Esau’s response? In what way did Jacob miscalculate a “lose/lose” situation?
How can assuming the worst in a situation actually be an act of arrogance toward God?
How is God challenging your assumption factor? Be specific. What steps of growth will you take?
Why was Jacob surprised by Esau’s response? In what way did Jacob miscalculate a “lose/lose” situation?
How can assuming the worst in a situation actually be an act of arrogance toward God?
How is God challenging your assumption factor? Be specific. What steps of growth will you take?
Monday, June 9, 2014
June 9, 2014
Read: Genesis 32:22-33:4
Why was Jacob afraid to meet Esau? Was Jacob correct in his assumptions? What was the result?
In what way did Jacob endure unnecessary pain and struggle? What does this teach about assuming?
Why is this important when it comes to a “lose/lose” situation? How have you experienced this truth?
Why was Jacob afraid to meet Esau? Was Jacob correct in his assumptions? What was the result?
In what way did Jacob endure unnecessary pain and struggle? What does this teach about assuming?
Why is this important when it comes to a “lose/lose” situation? How have you experienced this truth?
Saturday, June 7, 2014
June 7, 2014
Read: Genesis 32:24-31, Matthew 16:24-25, Hebrews 12:2-12
How does Jacob’s struggle reflect the Christian struggle? Be specific. How does God’s discipline relate?
Given that surrendering to Jesus is a life-long process, what insight does this provide into God’s discipline?
Why is it important not to resist God’s discipline? Be specific. What does this currently mean for you?
How does Jacob’s struggle reflect the Christian struggle? Be specific. How does God’s discipline relate?
Given that surrendering to Jesus is a life-long process, what insight does this provide into God’s discipline?
Why is it important not to resist God’s discipline? Be specific. What does this currently mean for you?
Friday, June 6, 2014
June 6, 2014
Read: Genesis 32:24-31, James 1:2-4, 1 Corinthians12:1-10
What was the result of Jacob’s wrestling match? What did God teach Jacob through “wrenching” his hip?
Why was this important prior to Jacob meeting Esau? How was God challenging Jacob’s self-reliance?
In what way did Jacob win even though he lost? What is God teaching you about your self-reliance?
What was the result of Jacob’s wrestling match? What did God teach Jacob through “wrenching” his hip?
Why was this important prior to Jacob meeting Esau? How was God challenging Jacob’s self-reliance?
In what way did Jacob win even though he lost? What is God teaching you about your self-reliance?
Thursday, June 5, 2014
June 5, 2014
Read: Genesis 32:13-33, Hosea 12:2-5
What had Jacob just finished doing before encountering an angel? Why was Jacob alone?
How does this help you understand Jacob’s state of mind before wrestling with this angel?
In what way was Jacob wrestling with God? Why? How might you be wrestling with God? Confess it!
What had Jacob just finished doing before encountering an angel? Why was Jacob alone?
How does this help you understand Jacob’s state of mind before wrestling with this angel?
In what way was Jacob wrestling with God? Why? How might you be wrestling with God? Confess it!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
June 4, 2014
Read: Genesis 32:9-12, Matthew 6:9-13
When you compare and contrast Jacob’s prayer to the prayer of Jesus, what do you see?
List five things that Jacob included in his prayer. How many of these do you include when you pray?
Take some time right now to apply this truth. (i.e. using the Jacob prayer model)
When you compare and contrast Jacob’s prayer to the prayer of Jesus, what do you see?
List five things that Jacob included in his prayer. How many of these do you include when you pray?
Take some time right now to apply this truth. (i.e. using the Jacob prayer model)
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
June 3, 2014
Read: Genesis 32:1-12, Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 4:6-7, 19
Why was Jacob afraid? What did he do with his fear? Why is this important in how to handle fear?
How often do you typically include God in your fears? Why? What is Jacob teaching you about you?
What does God promise when we go to Him in a lose/lose situation? How is this an encouragement?
Why was Jacob afraid? What did he do with his fear? Why is this important in how to handle fear?
How often do you typically include God in your fears? Why? What is Jacob teaching you about you?
What does God promise when we go to Him in a lose/lose situation? How is this an encouragement?
Monday, June 2, 2014
June 2, 2014
Read: Genesis 32:1-8, 27:30-45
In what way did Jacob find himself in a lose/lose situation? What were his only two options?
How was Jacob operating out of guilt? Why? How does this compare to Genesis 31:36-42?
What does this teach you about guilt and past sin? How can this help be a deterrent for the future?
In what way did Jacob find himself in a lose/lose situation? What were his only two options?
How was Jacob operating out of guilt? Why? How does this compare to Genesis 31:36-42?
What does this teach you about guilt and past sin? How can this help be a deterrent for the future?
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