Grace for the Homeless

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The Beginnings of God’s Covenant People

Isaac (chs. 25-37)

Genesis 28 (p. 22)

“Grace for the Homeless” I.

Leaving Home - Sin Leads to ______________ (1-9) A. Sent away

B. II.

The House of God (10-17) A. The Lord opens the door

B.

III.

Left out

Jacob opens his eyes

A New Home - Grace Leads to ______________ (18-22) A. A new place

B.

A new promise

Take it Home  Some think Jacob’s response to God in vv. 20-22 shows great faith, but others think it shows a distorted view of God. What do you think and why?  Where do you feel the sting of separation? How does God provide grace for our broken relationships with Himself? With others?

Questions for Young Minds • Fill in the blanks above. • What did Jacob have to give to God when he wanted to worship God?

Bill Wade

Nov. 10, 2013