Category: Genesis

Jacob Meets Esau – A Genesis Bible Lesson on Forgiveness and Reconciliation Genesis 33:1-18 This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After years of tension, fear, and separation, Jacob and Esau meet face to face. But what happens during this long-awaited reunion may surprise you. When Jacob hears that his brother Esau is […]

Jacob Wrestles with God – Genesis Bible Lesson about Persistence and Prayer In one of the most mysterious moments in the Bible, we find Jacob all alone—and then, suddenly, locked in an all-night wrestling match. What’s going on here? Why is this man wrestling with God? And more importantly, what does it mean for us […]

Jacob and Esau Plan to Meet Again: A Lesson in Prayer and Trust Bible Study Lesson – Genesis 32:1–21 Have you ever been scared to face someone from your past? That’s exactly what happened to Jacob. After years of running, he was about to come face-to-face with his brother Esau—the same brother he had tricked […]

When Laban Pursues Jacob — A Bible Reading on Character and Faith The Old Testament is filled with high-stakes drama—and this event from Genesis 31:22–55 is no exception. It’s the kind of story you’d expect to see in an action movie. But this time, instead of Tom Cruise racing against time, we find Jacob fleeing, […]

Bible Study: Jacob Returns Home — A Lesson About Envy and Trusting God What happens when we start comparing ourselves to others? When we let envy creep in, it often leads to resentment—and even broken relationships. In today’s Bible study from Genesis 31:1–21, we’ll take a look at what happened when Jacob returns home after […]

Bible Study Lesson: Jacob’s Flocks, the Spotted Sheep, and God’s Promise of Prosperity When we go to Genesis 30:25-43, we find an amazing story about Jacob’s flocks. And we discover how spotted sheep played a role in God’s plan for Jacob’s prosperity. As you may remember, Jacob worked faithfully for Laban for years. Now the […]

When Bad Decisions Snowball — A Lesson from Jacob, Rachel, and Leah Today’s Bible study lesson comes from Genesis 30:1-24 and it’s all about decisions – and consequences. Have you ever looked back on your life and thought, Wow, that was a really bad decision? You’re not alone—Jacob made a few of those too. Remember […]

Jacob Marries Rachel and Leah – A Story of Love, Patience, and Unexpected Twists Imagine this—you’ve met the love of your life and are ready to marry her, only to find out that you have to marry her sister first! That’s exactly what happened to Jacob in Genesis 29. In this Old Testament story, Jacob […]

Bible Study Lessons from Genesis 28:10-22 – Jacob Makes a Covenant with God You’ve probably heard the song “Jacob’s Ladder”—but did you know its roots come from Jacob’s powerful encounter with God in Genesis 28? In this chapter, Jacob makes a covenant with God. But it doesn’t happen automatically just because he’s Isaac’s son. Faith […]

Esau is Angry – A Bible Study on Anger and Consequences In Genesis 27:41-46, we see a powerful example of how anger can take over and lead to dangerous consequences. Esau is angry—furious, in fact—because his younger brother, Jacob, has stolen his blessing. His rage grows so intense that he even considers murder. Anger can […]

Bible Study Lessons From Genesis 27:1-40 After Esau gives away his birthright, there’s another deceitful plan in the making. This time,  Jacob steals Esau’s blessing with a little help from his mother. In this study lesson from the Book of Genesis we learn that Rebekah and Jacob plan to deceive Isaac, his father. They will […]