(Genesis 37)
Joseph #1 - In this series, the focus shifts away from Jacob and onto his kids - especially Joseph. Joseph receives some incredible promises from God but he has to wait awhile before they come true. Even in the waiting, even when they seem impossible, God’s promises are trustworthy.
Memory Verse: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” - Gen. 50:20
(Genesis 32 - 33)
Jacob #4 - Throughout this series, Jacob has been struggling to get ahead. In these chapters of scripture, Jacob has a strange encounter with God that transforms him so completely. Instead of relying on himself and acting out of his pride, we see Jacob rely on God in his weakness and approach Esau in humility.
(Genesis 29-30)
Jacob #3 - Jacob meets his match in Laban, who tricks him repeatedly. Yet God remains faithful to His promises. Through Jacob’s suffering and setbacks, God exposes Jacob’s old patterns of sin and begins reshaping him into someone who can truly receive and share blessing. Even when Jacob relies on superstition or his own schemes, God graciously provides and protects, turning deception into the path for His greater plan—including the lineage of Jesus through Leah. The sermon reminds us that when we face mistreatment or hardship, we can trust God’s provision and live faithfully, knowing He uses even suffering to transform us and bring blessing.