Text: Genesis 25:19--35:22 The history of Jacob’s self reliance Jacob’s birth (25:19-26) Born a twin to Esau which means “red” Jacob means “to supplant; one who takes by the heel” Jacob’s manipulation Stole his brother’s inheritance portion, “birthright” (25:27-34) Stole the blessing intended for the ‘eldest’ son (27:1-29) God speaks to Jacob in a dream (Gen 28) Jacob “makes a deal” with God at Bethel (28:20-22) The history of Jacob’s humiliation Jacob seeks a wife from Laba

Text: Genesis chp. 18, 21 & 22 The history of Abraham and Isaac A Promise Made Gen. 18:1-14 A Promise Kept Gen. 21:1-8 A Trust Tested Gen. 22:1-10 A Test Passed Gen. 22:11-14 A Faith Rewarded Gen. 22:15-19 A Model of Faith (Hebrews 11:6, 8-19) Abraham went out not knowing where he was going Abraham lived as an alien in a land that God had promised him Abraham & Sarah miraculously conceived a son by G

Text: Genesis 15-17 THE COVENANT GIVEN The Promise of Land Genesis 12:1; 13:14-15, 17; 15:18 The Promise of Descendants Genesis 12:2; 15:4-5; 17:6 The Promise of Blessing Genesis 12:3; 14:19; 17:15-16 THE COVENANT BELIEVED GOD: “I am a shield to you, your reward shall be very great.” (15:1 Abram: “What will you give me?” (15:2 - 3) GOD: You will have numerous descendants. (15:4 - 5) Abram: Believed in the Lord (15:6) THE PROMISE G