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  1. 4d ago

    Equip Tracks // Canon Conversations | Genesis 34-36

    Discussion Questions. Are there any questions or concerns from the passage and/or podcast that you would like to be addressed in our discussion?Dinah and the Shechem Given the recent spiritual high of Jacob’s story since reuniting with Esau and finally trusting his life to God, chapter 34 feels like a massive let down. Looking at the big picture of Jacob’s family story, why do we need this chapter included? What might this help us understand about our own faith story?Why is it significant that God is not consulted in the events of chapter 34? What would have been a godly response from Jacob and his sons upon hearing what happened to Dinah? Talk through some options with your group.Joe and Ponch talk about how Dinah’s brothers use a sign of relationship with God (circumcision) (circumcision) as a weapon of mass destruction. How does the cross of Christ do the opposite? How is Jesus the elder brother we need?God’s Blessing Repeated How do we see God’s faithfulness and undeserved favour to Jacob and his family in this chapter? Particularly in light of all that’s come before in Jacob’s life?How do we see Jacob leading his family in repentance and worship? How does this chapter instruct us on how we should confess, repent and worship in the ups and downs of our lives?Why is worship difficult after a major life failure or tragedy? How can we start to train our hearts to see worship of God as the best option?Esau’s Decendents and Reflections on Jacob’s life Genealogy passages in Scripture are hard to read. What might these chapters teach us and signify in the Biblical text?Read Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16. How do these verses in Hebrews shed light on Jacob’s life and faith? How might these verses and the story of Jacob in Genesis teach us to long for something better?

    Equip Tracks // Canon Conversations | Genesis 34-36
  2. Oct 8

    Equip Tracks // Canon Conversations | Genesis 29-33

    Here are the discussion questions for Gen 29-33 Are there any questions or concerns from the passage and/or podcast that you would like to be addressed in our discussion? Jacob, Leah and Rachel (29-30:24) 2. In chapter 29, we see the marriage of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel. How do we see the sin of favoritism, deception and sibling rivalry impact the relationships between these three? 3. Looking at the relationships between Jacob, Leah and Rachel – why might God allow this kind of mess in His covenant partners? 4. If you could sit and have a cup of tea with either Jacob, Leah or Rachel, what kind of gospel encouragement would you give them? How might you try and help them persevere and trust the Lord in their messy relationships? 5. At the end of chapter 29 and into chapter 30 we see the birth of 12 children (11 sons and 1 daughter). How do the names of these children and their meanings reflect the heart condition of Rachel and Leah? What encourages or challenges you about their faith (or lack thereof)? Jacob and Laban (30:25-31) 6. At the end of chapter 30 and into 31 the focus shifts from Jacob’s relationship with his wives towards Jacob’s relationship with Laban. Both men are constantly trying to get the upper hand on each other. How do we see deception and rivalry continue to poison this family dynamic? 7. Look at Jacob’s speech to his wives in 31:1-13. Do you think this is a sign of Jacobs trust in God or something else? 8. Jacob and Laban’s relationship ends on a sour note. They don’t find reconciliation and at best need the Lord to intervene so they don’t hurt each other. What might it have taken for them to end as friends rather than rivals? Jacob and Esau (32-33) 9. At the start of chapter 32 we see Jacob and Esau prepare to reunite. How do we see Jacob falling back into old habits as he prepares to meet with Esau? What can we commend? What might we critique? 10. In chapter 32:22-32 we see Jacob wrestling with God. How have we seen Jacob wrestling with God throughout his life already? How might we wrestle with God in our own lives and hearts? 11. In chapter 32 we see Jacob and Esau reunite and it goes better than anyone would have expected! How do you see the Lord’s faithfulness and mercy at work in their renewed relationship? 12. How is the grace and mercy of God highlighted against this backdrop of corrupt family situation?

    Equip Tracks // Canon Conversations | Genesis 29-33

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