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#107 – Tale of Two Brothers
Manage episode 288885011 series 1535359
On this episode Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Genesis 23-26. This text wraps up the story of Sarah and Abraham, continues with the story of Isaac, and introduces Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- In Genesis 23 we hear that Sarah dies… Is there significance in the place of Sarah’s tomb?
- What is Abraham's request in Genesis 24?
- Is the story at the well weird? Does God move like this?
- What is the significance of the story of Rebekah?
- Let’s discuss the death of Abraham.
- Jacob and Esau are born to Rebekah...is what Jacob does wrong? Does God’s blessing really pass down this way?
- When you read a story like this, how much of it shapes the way you think about parenting? How much of your parenting shapes the way you read this?
- Gen. 26:1-5, a rearticulation of the promise to Abraham to Isaac?
- Why is Isaac the continued beneficiary of this?
- How does Isaac respond when he is asked about Rebekah?
- How does this part of the story end?
Helpful Definitions:
- Hagiographic: Giving a glorified history.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Genesis 23-26, Isaiah 60:1-6, Genesis 3:15, Romans 4:19-22, Romans 9:16, Romans 9:6-13, Genesis 12, 15, 17, Romans 10-12
Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.
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In The Courage to Stand, bestselling and award-winning author Russell Moore calls us to a Christ-empowered courage by pointing the way to real freedom from fear—the way of the cross. Learn more: https://www.russellmoore.com/courage-to-stand/
Gospel Focused provides tools to help you organize your day, accomplish your goals and grow in your Faith through their 13-Week LifeJournal Christian planner, and the LifeJournal Christian Planner iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. (Android app currently in production). Text knowing faith to 512-675-1621 for free resources and to learn more about Gospel Focused!
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Manage episode 288885011 series 1535359
On this episode Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Genesis 23-26. This text wraps up the story of Sarah and Abraham, continues with the story of Isaac, and introduces Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- In Genesis 23 we hear that Sarah dies… Is there significance in the place of Sarah’s tomb?
- What is Abraham's request in Genesis 24?
- Is the story at the well weird? Does God move like this?
- What is the significance of the story of Rebekah?
- Let’s discuss the death of Abraham.
- Jacob and Esau are born to Rebekah...is what Jacob does wrong? Does God’s blessing really pass down this way?
- When you read a story like this, how much of it shapes the way you think about parenting? How much of your parenting shapes the way you read this?
- Gen. 26:1-5, a rearticulation of the promise to Abraham to Isaac?
- Why is Isaac the continued beneficiary of this?
- How does Isaac respond when he is asked about Rebekah?
- How does this part of the story end?
Helpful Definitions:
- Hagiographic: Giving a glorified history.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Genesis 23-26, Isaiah 60:1-6, Genesis 3:15, Romans 4:19-22, Romans 9:16, Romans 9:6-13, Genesis 12, 15, 17, Romans 10-12
Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.
Sponsors:
To learn more about the Southern Seminary PhD mentioned in this podcast, please click this link.
In The Courage to Stand, bestselling and award-winning author Russell Moore calls us to a Christ-empowered courage by pointing the way to real freedom from fear—the way of the cross. Learn more: https://www.russellmoore.com/courage-to-stand/
Gospel Focused provides tools to help you organize your day, accomplish your goals and grow in your Faith through their 13-Week LifeJournal Christian planner, and the LifeJournal Christian Planner iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. (Android app currently in production). Text knowing faith to 512-675-1621 for free resources and to learn more about Gospel Focused!
Follow Us:
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website
Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:
Follow Us:
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website
Our Sister Podcasts:
The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny Theologians
Support Training the Church and Become a Patron:
Interested in starting seminary and our new 100% tuition For the Church Cohorts? Learn more about what it means to study #ForTheChurch at Midwestern Seminary and apply for free with code KNOWINGFAITH at mbts.edu/apply.
Sponsors:
To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.
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