1. God’s Grace in the Life of Jacob
Genesis 26-36
God’s Grace in the Life of Jacob

2. Review
Outline of Genesis 1- Genesis 1-11, History of the Whole World 2- Genesis 12-25, The Life of Abraham 3- Genesis 26-36, The Life of Jacob 4- Genesis 37-50, The Life of Joseph

3. Genesis Family Tree

4. Genesis 25 Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau The Problem The Struggle
The Prophecy
The Character of the Two Boys
The Birthright

5. Genesis 26
A. God’s Promise to Isaac - Genesis 12 - Genesis 15 - Genesis 17 B. Isaac and Abimelech

6. Genesis 27 Isaac Blesses Jacob Isaac Rebekah Jacob Esau
The Hero of the Story…

7. Genesis 28 Jacob Sent to Laban to marry… Look who Esau marries
Jacob’s Dream
- Babel
- Christ in the Old Testament
- Verse 12 and John 1:50-51 (Picture)
- Verse 13 (Appearance)
- Verse 14 (Prophecy)
D. Jacob’s Response

8. Genesis 29
Jacob, Laban, Leah, and Rachel Double Irony -Verses Verse 26

9. Genesis 30 Barren women (again) + Blessed Men
Familiar Problem….Familiar Solution…Familiar Result
Whatever Jacob does prospers
2 Tricksters at it again

10. Genesis 31 Jacob runs from Laban Why he runs How he gets away
1- Deception toward his wives
2- Deception toward Laban
Laban catches up…The Encounter
The Accusation
The Response
The Covenant
C. Laban catches up…The Encounter

11. Genesis 32 Jacob’s greatest Struggle Preparation to meet Esau
- Jacob’s Fear
- Jacob’s Prayer (10,12)
Jacob Wrestles with God
- Who?
- Why?

12. Genesis 33 Family Reunion: Jacob and Esau Esau’s reaction (v.10)
Jacob’s Purchase (v.19)
Jacob’s Response (v.20)

13. Genesis 34 The Rape of Dinah
Foreshadowing Jacob’s “love” for his children
Foreshadows the Conquest of Canaan

14. Genesis 35 Another Generation Passes God’s Promise in vss.11-12 (#6)
Jacob’s Response: Worship and Land
Rachel’s Death
Isaac’s Death

15. Genesis 36 Genealogy God’s Promise to Rebekah (vss. 6-8)
God’s Promise to Jacob (vss. 6-8)