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Text: Genesis 34; VariousTheme: While we can’t imagine the pain in Jacob’s story, we learn some crucial lessons in a very disturbing and difficult period of his life. Fortunately, God is there with us, even when the unimaginable happens.Key Verses: Genesis 34:7 (NLT) Meanwhile, Jacob’s sons had come in from the field as soon as they heard what had happened. They were shocked and furious that their sister had been raped. Shechem had done a disgraceful thing against Jacob’s family, something that should never be done.Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49404118

Text: Genesis 33; VariousTheme: What mistake from your past continues to hang over your head? This week, while we see what Jacob does about this situation, we’ll learn how God wants us to work through these memories.Key Verses: Genesis 28:15 (NLT) What’s more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you.”Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49400036

Text: Genesis 32:1-32; VariousTheme: What does it mean to wrestle with God? Jacob did it. This week we’ll find out what we can do when life hurts and we don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.Key Verses: Genesis 32:10 (NLT) “I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant. When I left home and crossed the Jordan River, I owned nothing except a walking stick. Now my household fills two large camps!”Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49396478

Text: Genesis 30:25-31:55; Various

Theme: Do you work with a person who’s a real pain? Do you live with someone who makes life unbearable at times? This week we’ll see God at work even while Jacob finds himself dealing with a difficult father-in-law.

Key Verses: Genesis 30:27 (NLT) “Please listen to me,” Laban replied. “I have become wealthy, for the Lord has blessed me because of you.”

Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49394384

Text: Genesis 29:31-30:24; Various

Theme: There are some crazy stories in the Bible. This week we’re looking at one of them. However, even in the craziness, God is still working. Don’t forget that!

Key Verses: Genesis 30:23-24 (NLT) She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. “God has removed my disgrace,” she said. 24And she named him Joseph, for she said, “May the Lord add yet another son to my family.”

Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49390595

Text: Genesis 29; Various

Theme: “It’s not fair!” We start crying this pretty early on in life. This week we’ll see how God moves and works even when things don’t look fair in the moment.

Key Verses: Genesis29:20 (NLT) So Jacob worked seven years to pay for Rachel. But his love for her was so strong that it seemed to him but a few days.

Message Notes:https://www.bible.com/events/49369156

Text: Genesis 28:20-22; Various

Theme: Are you hurt? Are you angry with God? You’re in good company. This week we’ll see what Jacob learned and how it can help us each and every day…especially when we’re struggling.

Key Verses: Genesis 28:20-22 (NLT) Then Jacob made this vow: “If God will indeed be with me and protect me on this journey, and if he will provide me with food and clothing, 21and if I return safely to my father’s home, then the Lord will certainly be my God. 22And this memorial pillar I have set up will become a place for worshiping God, and I will present to God a tenth of everything he gives me.”

Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49382721

Text: Genesis 28:10-17; Various

Theme: When it seems like there is no way out…God is still there. Someone once said, “God’s address is at the bottom of your rope.” If you’re barely hanging on, you need this week’s lesson!

Key Verses: Genesis 28:15 (NLT) “What’s more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you.”

Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49379281

Text: Genesis 27:1-28:5; Various

Text: Genesis 25-35; Various

Theme: As we introduce our series, we introduce our character to be studied. His name is Jacob. Like many of us, way less than perfect and yet…God never gave up on Him. Throughout this series you’ll be reminded God never gives up on you.

Key Verses: Genesis 25:23 (NLT) And the Lord told her, “The sons in your womb will become two nations. From the very beginning, the two nations will be rivals. One nation will be stronger than the other; and your older son will serve your younger son.”

Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49372307