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Genesis can be read as the story of THE GOD WHO CALLS (INVITES INTO RELATIONSHIP)

Genesis can be read as the story of THE GOD WHO CALLS (INVITES INTO RELATIONSHIP). The Sovereign Call of God (Creation) The Embraced Call of God (Abraham) The Conflicted Call of God (Jacob) The Hidden Call of God (Joseph). Jacob – the conflicted call of God.

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Genesis can be read as the story of THE GOD WHO CALLS (INVITES INTO RELATIONSHIP)

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  1. Genesis can be read as the story ofTHE GOD WHO CALLS (INVITES INTO RELATIONSHIP) • The Sovereign Call of God (Creation) • The Embraced Call of God (Abraham) • The Conflicted Call of God (Jacob) • The Hidden Call of God (Joseph)

  2. Jacob – the conflicted call of God • Genesis 25: 19-34; 27 • Barrenness in the womb – Isaac & Rebekah • Sibling Rivalry – Fighting inside the womb • Jacob – Heel Grabber – Deceiver - Trickster • Tricking Esau out of his birthright • Tricking Isaac out of the blessing of the firstborn • (Genesis 27) Genesis 25-35 Jacob Wrestling with the Angel at the River Jabbock

  3. Jacob – the conflicted call of God • Genesis 28-30 • Jacob on the Run – His Dream at Bethel (house • of God) – God passes the promise to Jacob, and • Jacob’s almost promise to God. • Jacob falls for Rachel, daughter of Laban • Jacob is tricked – marries Laban’s daughters • Baby boom – the mandrakes (love apples) Genesis 25-35 Jacob Wrestling with the Angel at the River Jabbock

  4. Jacob – the conflicted call of God • Genesis 32-33, 35 • Jacob’s Prayer before he reunites with Esau • Jacob’s wrestling match at the River Jabbock • Jacob (Heels)  Israel (The one who strives with God and prevails – but comes out limping) • Peniel – The Face of God – v. 30 • Jacob returns to Bethel – the promise goes on! Genesis 25-35 Jacob Wrestling with the Angel at the River Jabbock

  5. JOSEPH – the HIDDEN call of God Genesis 37-50 • Family Feud: Technicolor • Dreamcoat • Sold into Slavery Egypt • Potiphar’s House • From Prison to Palace

  6. JOSEPH – the HIDDEN call of God Genesis 37-50 • Crisis – Famine in Canaan • Reunited with His Family • Genesis 50:20 - Even though • you intended to do harm to me, • God intended it for good, in order • to preserve a numerous people…

  7. Lessons from the Patriarchs • God is determined to have a family… to bless the world / restore creation • CHOSEN - Election • CALLED – Invited into relationship • COVENANT – God is bound to this family… “I will be your God, you will be my people.”

  8. Lessons from the Patriarchs • This family responds to God’s call in a variety of ways • EMBRACE – Abraham • CONFLICT – Jacob • HIDDEN – Joseph

  9. Lessons from the Patriarchs • This family is always at risk in the world, thus the future is ever at risk • BARRENNESS – Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel • BROKENNESS – Jacob/Esau, Rachel/Leah, • Joseph and his brothers • BONDAGE – Isaac, Jacob/Laban, Joseph

  10. Lessons from the Patriarchs • God Is Faithful • Makes and Keeps Promises • Relentless (Pursues us, Never gives • up on us , Gives us 2nd, 3rd… chances • Works all things together for GOOD!

  11. Assignment for Monday • Read Chapter Five (pp. 79-88) • Read Exodus 1-5, 11-15 • Portfolio Assignment is Due • by October 8 (two weeks) • Unit Exam – October 8

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