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3. The Bible was given to make our lives complete

4. Memory Verse GENESIS 28:3 “May God almighty bless you, and make you fruitful and multiply you, that you may be an assembly of peoples.”

5. AVOIDING PROBLEMS Obey God’s Instructions Trust God’s Promise STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE

6. FOLLOW GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS STEP ONE

7. God’s Instructions Isaac’s marriage must be from within Abraham’s people Marry someone of the same faith A. In preparation for Isaac’s marriage, what assurance from Abraham was given to Eliezer? Genesis 24:7

8. God’s Instructions Constant prayer is the atmosphere in which Isaac’s marriage is accomplished Any act of life must be brought to prayer B. How important is prayer in making our homes happy?

9. TRUST GOD’S PROMISES STEP TWO

10. God’s Promises Isaac was a man of faith, trusting God’s ability to fulfill those promises We need to trust God’s promises A. What promises in the Abrahamic covenant were confirmed to Isaac? Gen. 26:4

11. God’s Promises Esau sold the precious for the perishable Jacob coveted the unseen realities of heaven How can we train our hearts to covet what we can’t see? B. What did God reveal to Rebekah about the character of her two sons? Genesis 25:23

12. God’s Promises C. How did Jacob deceive Esau of the birthright? Gen. 25:27-33 Jacob supplanted his brother with a bowl of red lentils Christ’s own blood, overpower Satan as ruler of this world

13. God’s Promises His affection for his eldest son blinds him to God’s true design What are the things that keep us from seeing the true will of God? D. How did Jacob stole the birthright blessings from Isaac? Gen. 27:11-14

14. AVOIDING PROBLEMS Obey God’s Instructions Trust God’s Promise STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE

15. SUMMARY Our faith in God will grow by Trusting God’s Promises Letting God Work Out His Plan

16. APPLY How can this lesson about happiness affect my life today? Do we have the desire to follow God’s instruction? Do we have the desire to trust God’s promises? Q

17. PLAN How can we use this lesson about happiness this coming week? What are the practical ways we can do to trust and cooperate with God? Q

18. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today? Q

19. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? We need to trust and cooperate with God Often times we trust our own plan 1.By studying the Bible 2. By following His commands This coming week I will start to study God’s Word and follow it’s instructions PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q