Genesis 36:1-43

I. The Family of Esau; vs.1-14

II. The Chiefs of Edom; vs.15-19

III. The Sons of Seir; vs.20-30

IV. The Kings of Edom; vs.31-39

V. The Chiefs of Esau; vs.40-43

This chapter chronicles the descendants of Esau.

Isaiah 6:1-13

1. The right perspective v. 1-4
2. The recognition and the response v. 5-8
3. The Godly calling v. 9-13

Teacher: Terry Michaels Passage: Genesis 35:1-29

I. The Lord Leads; vs.1-8

II. The Lord Speaks; vs.9-15

III. A Birth and A Burial; vs.16-26

IV. A Patriarch Breathes His Last; vs.27-29

God tells Jacob to go to Bethel and he obeys. With this new beginning comes great loss. Jacob’s beloved wife, Rachel, passes away. His father, Isaac, passes away. It's in this season of sorrow, another son is born.

Genesis 34:1-31

I. The Proposal; vs.1-10

II. The Concession; vs.11-24 

III. The Treachery; vs.25-31

Rather than settle where God was leading, Jacob leads his family to Shechem. Trouble starts soon after their arrival. His daughter is violated. Her brothers retaliate. It’s a gritty story yet there are lessons to be learned.

Teacher: Terry Michaels Passage: John 20:1-18 

I. The Empty Tomb Reported; vs.1-2

II. The Empty Tomb Examined; vs.3-10

III. Jesus Appears; vs.11-18

Mary Magdalene is first to discover the empty tomb of Jesus. Peter and John investigate then go home. Jesus appears to Mary.

John 12:9-26

I. A Deadly Plot; vs.9-11

II. A Triumphant Entry; vs.12-16

III. A Mixed Reaction; vs.17-19

IV. The Hour Has Come; vs.20-26

A Palm Sunday Message. Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Teacher: Terry Michaels Passage: Genesis 33:1-20 I. A Warm Welcome; vs.1-11

II. An Incredible Journey; vs.12-17

III. A Place To Dwell; vs.18-20

Jacob meets up with his brother, Esau. It’s a happy reunion. The two reconcile. Jacob settles back into promise land

Genesis 31:1-55

I. The Flight; vs.1-21

II. The Pursuit; vs.22-42

III. The Truce; vs.43-55

Resentment builds towards Jacob. He secretly runs off with his family. Laban chases him down. The two come to an agreement.

Teacher: Terry Michaels Passage: Genesis 30:1-43

I. Sons of Surrogates; vs.1-13

II. A Man for Hire; vs.14-24

III. The Deal for Departure; vs.25-43

Tension between sisters Rachel and Leah builds as each seeks to bear children with Joseph. Once his quiver is full, Joseph makes a break from his father-in-law Laban

Genesis 29:1-35 

I. True Love Found; vs.1-14

II. True Love Waits; vs.15-30

III. God Sees The Unloved; vs.31-35

In this familiar story, the trickster gets tricked. Jacob serves seven years for the women of his dreams but ends up with her sister. 

I. Our God is a Blessing God; vs.1-5

II. There’s No Substitute for Love; vs.6-9

III. Our God is Faithful; vs.10-22

Jacob runs off to escape death. The Lord meets up with him and pronounces the blessing upon him.