SEPT 7 | GENESIS 25-26 | UNIMPRESSIVE ISAAC

  1. Have you ever wished you had someone else’s talents, resources, or good fortune? Share an example with the group. Why do you think we are so susceptible to ‘grass is greener’ syndrome?

  2. Read Genesis 25:11-28. What challenges, weaknesses, or disappointments does Isaac face? Why does the author set him in contrast to Ishmael (who only has his great accomplishments noted in the text)?

  3. Read Genesis 26. What does God do with ‘unimpressive’ Isaac? How does the Lord overcome obstacles to ensure that Isaac receives His blessing?

  4. Scholars often note the relative passivity or insignificance of Isaac’s life compared to his father Abraham or his son Jacob. Why do you think God chooses Isaac as his vehicle for blessing rather than Ishmael or anyone else? What does this choice tell us about God & his faithfulness?

  5. Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. How does Isaac’s story foreshadow the story of the New Testament church? What hope do you find in God’s sovereign choice over us, despite our shortcomings? Take time together as a group to name the weaknesses you feel in this season and surrender them to the Lord in a season of prayer & worship.

FALL FOCUS COMMITMENTS:

  1. Be present on Sunday mornings

  2. Invite friends & neighbors

  3. Commit to community

  4. Fast & pray. First day of Prayer & Fasting is this Wed September 10.

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