Jacob’s life has been a struggle. But that only heightens in Genesis 32. And Jacob’s example leaves us with important and vital lessons about the nature of the Christian life and the way that God wants us to wrestle with him. Main Point: Remember that the Christian life is one great struggle that leaves one with pain but results in untold gain.

Sometimes we can forget that our God is mighty. But Jacob's saga with Laban should remind you that there is a mighty God who knows how to rescue his people.

Children often doubt their parents wisdom. Similarly, Christians can also doubt their heavenly father’s wisdom. Seeing the way that God has wisely worked in the life of Jacob and His family can help you trust His wise plan.

How can you know whether someone has truly changed? How can you know whether they have really turned a new leaf? As we look at the lives of Isaac, Esau and Jacob in Genesis 28, you can see what authentic change looks like. And that ought to help us examine our own lives.

Genesis 24 Trust the Lord with your Future We spend a lot of time thinking and planning about the future. And we can so easily forget that the Lord is the one who guides us and helps us into the future. And that is shown clearly in this story of Abraham finding a wife for his son. Big Idea: The Lord guides his people as he secures their future. 1. Scene 1: A Difficult Mission for a Faithful Servant (1-9) 2. Scene 2: An Unmistakeable Answer to a Specific Prayer (10-28) 3. Scene 3: Permission Sought and Permission Given (29-61) 4. Scene 4: A Marriage Begins and a Future is Secured (62-67)

In the wake of Sarah’s death, Abraham ensures that she has a proper burial spot and he purchases the first piece of land in the promised land. This story shows each of us how we can face death with hope.