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Discussion Guide
CHECKING IN
- What are you (or your group) doing for Go Day?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Have you ever tried looking at a picture that was out of focus? What happened? Were you able to make out the picture?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONVERSATION
What is one thing that stood out to you from Sunday’s message?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONSIDERATION
- As part of your S.I.P.S. (Sing, Investigate, Pray, Stay) for today, read Genesis 26:34-27:45 and then answer the following questions.
- Summarize this story in no more than three sentences.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- What is shocking or disturbing in this story?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- How did Rebekah hurt Isaac, Esau, and Jacob?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- If Rebekah were your friend, how would you advise her in dealing with this situation?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- The problems of this story all come down to the sin in the human heart. Taking the advice of Proverbs 4:23, what specific steps can you take to guard your heart?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONNECTION
- Examine your relationships.
- Where have you been Isaac? How can you stop being victimized?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Where have you been Jacob? How can you prevent self-centeredness?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- When have you been Esau? How can you address your feelings of being manipulated?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- When have you been Rebekah? How can you address your desire to control situations and outcomes?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Marriage Groups Addendum
CONVERSATION
- What was the name of the last couple you met?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- How did Esau’s marriage choices affect his parents (26:34–35)? What can this teach us about the impact of decisions on family relationships?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONSIDERATION
How might favoritism (toward children, extended family, or even one spouse over the other in certain areas) create division in a marriage?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONNECTION
Esau’s choices grieved his parents. How can married couples model and encourage wise decision-making for their children or others watching their lives?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)