On Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Wildwood Community Church, I preached a sermon based on Genesis 25-50 (the life of Jacob).  This message was part 5 of the “Scarlet Thread” sermon series.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find the audio/video of the message to listen to/watch, or download.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray


2. Scan through Genesis 25-50, stopping to read more in depth parts that stand out to you.


3. What is a character’s “origin story” from literature or movies that is particularly memorable for you?  What are examples of things from an origin story that help you appreciate more of that character’s actions later on?


4. Jacob’s life is the “origin story” for the people of Israel.  What do you learn about Jacob’s life about God and the relationship He has with His people?


5. Jacob’s life is very messy … as a people, our lives are often quite messy as well.  Does God’s grace to Jacob encourage you in the midst of your own life of struggle?


6. So far in this series we have walked through the book of Genesis.  From what we have studied so far, what have you learned about God?  Particularly read Genesis 28:10-22 and 32:22-32.  What do you learn about God from these two famous interactions with Jacob?


7. Like Jacob, have you come to the end of yourself and asked God (on the basis of His grace) for His blessing in Christ? (NOTE: this has many applications … in the midst of struggle, as well as making a decision for salvation.)


8. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

To access these questions in pdf format, click here.

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Scarlet Thread #5 9.7.25

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