October 13-19th
AT HOME 10: GOD'S TRICKY, HAIRY,
BLESSED PEOPLE
Use this guide to help your family worship and reflect through the week.
You may go through this in any order you wish.
You may go through this in any order you wish.
1. BIG TRUTH (2 MINUTES)
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God blessed his people even when they kept getting things wrong.
2. READ (15 MINUTES)
Read the passage to or with your children.
Genesis 25 & 27
3. MEMORY VERSE (5 MINUTES)
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week.
Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the older shall serve the younger.
Genesis 25:23
4. VIDEO (5 MINUTES)
Watch with your children.
5. DISCUSSION (10 MINUTES)
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions)
together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
1. QUESTION: What were some of the ways that Jacob was sneaky? Do you think he deserves God's blessing?
TAKEAWAY: Jacob kept getting things wrong and did not deserve God's blessing.
2. QUESTION: What did God tell Rebekah before the twins were born? Did God change his mind when he saw Jacob cheating his brother? What does this tell us about God?
TAKEAWAY: God blesses his people even when they keep getting things wrong.
3. QUESTION: What did Esau's name mean? How about Jacob's name? Do you remember what Jesus's name means? Why is it good news for us that Jesus is our Savior?
TAKEAWAY: Jesus's name means "Savior" because he saves us from our sins.
6. ACTIVITY (10 MINUTES) [Toddlers to 6th Grade only]
Set aside time for your child(ren) to complete the activity sheet they received on Sunday.
If you need extra sheets, follow the link below to download and print:
If you need extra sheets, follow the link below to download and print:
7. PRAY
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started --
Here are some questions to get you started --
Based on this week’s lesson:
1. What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
2. What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
3. What promises can I thank God for?
1. What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
2. What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
3. What promises can I thank God for?
We are glad, O God, that you don't help
those who help themselves. You help us
despite ourselves. Thank you.
those who help themselves. You help us
despite ourselves. Thank you.
