Jacob Leaves His Home (Discussion Questions)
Categories: Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau, Jacob
Read Genesis 28
- Where did Jacob go to sleep?
- Have you ever used a rock for a pillow?
- Have you found it tough to go to sleep if you've done something wrong?
- What is a "guilty conscience?"
- What happened when Jacob fell asleep?
- What did he see?
- Have you ever talked with an angel?
- What did these angels ascending and descending a ladder represent? [God's messages flowing to Jacob's consciousness.]
- Does Jacob say anything about a dream when he awakes? [No.]
- What does he talk about?
- Why does he appear surprised that God was there? [Remember the guilty conscience?]
- What does God's presence tell Jacob?
- Does God only love us when we are good?
- What does this experience do for Jacob?
- What does Jacob promise God before leaving Bethel?[Gen. 28:20-22]
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