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What is Redemption
God’s restoration of His fallen creation
Why was it wrong for Abraham to have a son through Hagar?
They tried to have a son on their own terms, God promised a son through Abraham and Sarah.
What did Abraham command Eliezer to do?
To find Isaac a wife.
How does Jacob show his self-serving, scheming character?
1. By tricking his father into receiving a blessing,
2. His brother by taking his birthright
3. Breeding stronger sheep from Laban
Give one bad thing that happened to Joseph and how did God pull him out of it?
Sold into slavery by his brothers. Then treated well as a servant to Potifer.
Was imprisoned for being falsely accused and later became a governor of Egypt.
God’s blessing to Abraham has two subpoints. What are they?
He will bless Israel and Israel will bless other nations.
How long did Abraham and Sarah have to wait for the promised son?
25 years
What motivated Eliezer’s prayer for a successful journey?
To please his master Abraham.
What was the result of Jacob’s wrestling match with God?
He became broken, blessed and newly named.
How did Joseph’s trust keep him from being bitter?
Why did God lead Joseph through all his experiences of seeming coincidences and surprise twists?
1. He was free from the chains of anger.
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Even though what his brothers meant for evil, God turned it for good.
To trust in God. 2x
What is a biblical covenant, and what details does it include?
A mutual agreement between two parties. A promise, condition, responsibility.
What did God originally tell Abraham to sacrifice? And what was the substitute?
Isaac, Ram
2x
How did Eliezer respond to God’s answer to prayer?
He instantly gave praise.
How do we know that God’s election it’s not based on human works?
Because God chose Jacob over Esau before they could do anything.
List the evidence of spiritual change in Judah. Genesis 38:26, 43:8-9
Judah takes care of Tamar
He owns up to his sin.
What is the difference between a conditional promise and unconditional promise?
Conditional- requires an outcome
Unconditional- doesn’t require an outcome.
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Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?
To test Abraham’s faith
What happens when Eliezer brings Rebekah back to his land?
Isaac and Rebekah fall in love and get married.
What was Jacob’s new name upon accepting God as his Lord?
Israel
What was Judah willing to do when Joseph wanted to make Benjamin his servant? 44:30-34
To be a servant for Joseph instead of Benjamin.
How should we respond whenever we sin against God?
Ask for forgiveness, turn away from sin
What does this test say about Abraham’s relationship with the Lord?
That Abraham loves the Lord more than his possessions.
Contrast Esau and Jacob
Esau- strong, hunter, dimwitted, favored by Isaac, not chosen by God
Jacob- small, tended animals, scheming, favored by Rebekah, chosen by God
What does providence reveal?
God’s sovereignty over good and evil.
God’s guiding and ongoing involvement with His creation to accomplish His purposes in history.
What would Judah receive from Jacob? Genesis 49:8-12
What does Jacob compare Judah to? Genesis 49:8-12
1. A blessing and would pass along the seed of the woman
2. A lion