Genesis is broken down into two segments. Chapters 1-11 give the historical background to God’s covenant relationship with humanity, while chapters 12-50 focus on the covenant relationship with Abraham and his descendants. The Abrahamic Covenant reveals how God brings blessing to humanity both then and now. Genesis also calls us to trust and obey our Lord who created everything. As you read through Genesis keep in mind the intent of the author and how the original hearers would have received the message; and to not see it merely through the eyes of someone living in 2025.

November 1: Genesis 2

Note: Notice that Chapter 1 was an overview of the days of creation and in Chapter 2 God fills in the details.

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How is the 7th day described and how is it unique? Take notice of the word “all.” What does this show you about God?
2. What details are given about how God created man? Compare this with Psalm 139:13-16. How does this impact your identity?
3. What are the instructions given regarding the two trees in the garden of Eden? How does the warning given impact your understanding of the seriousness of sin? How do you respond to God’s commands or boundaries in your life? Are there areas where you struggle to trust His instructions?
4. We see in verses 18-25 God creating the institution of marriage. What purpose is given for why woman was made? How is their relationship described? How does the description of the man and woman being “naked and not ashamed” (Genesis 2:25) shed light on their relationship with each other and with God?
5. If you are married, how do you view your relationship with your spouse? How does this lead you to pray? If you are single, and it is not good for man to be alone, how can you cultivate Godly relationships with other believers?

November 2: Genesis 3

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How does satan tempt Eve to sin against God? What are Adam and Eve’s temptations?
2. Once Adam and Eve sinned everything changes. How is their relationship with each other and God altered? (Compare with Genesis 2:25).
3. In Genesis 3:14-19 what are the consequences of Adam and Eve’s sin? What future promise about satan do you see?
4. In Genesis 3:15 how do the consequences of their sin impact their marriage relationship? (Note the word desire means to control or dominate over.) Compare with Ephesians 5:22-33, God’s ideal for marriage. If you are married, how does this lead you to pray and love your spouse?
5. What is God’s first act after announcing the consequences of their sin? How does this display God’s love for His people?

November 3: Genesis 4

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How do the details of Cain and Abel’s offerings explain why God rejected Cain’s but accepted Abel’s? What can we learn about the heart, attitude and sincerity of our offering (time, talent, resources) to God?
2. How does the interaction between Cain and God display God’s mercy? (Mercy: undeserved kindness). How have you seen God’s mercy in your life?
3. We see, in the genealogy of Cain, the impact of sin on generations. In verse 19 it states Lamech took two wives. How does this compare with God’s design for marriage in 2:24? What attitude and actions are displayed in Lamech’s announcement to his wives in verses 23-24? What does this tell you about the connection between pride and sin? How does this lead you to pray?
4. At the end of the chapter Adam and Eve have a third son, Seth. What changes when Seth enters the picture?

November 4: Genesis 5

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. In the genealogy of Seth, what are the key repeated phrases and how does this relate to Genesis 2:16-17? Notice the ages mentioned. How does this chapter highlight the consequences of sin?
2. What sets Enoch apart from the other men listed in Seth’s genealogy? Compare this with Hebrews 11:5.
3. Seth’s genealogy ends with Noah. What does his father, Lamech, say of him? (Note, this is not the same Lamech from chapter 5).
4. How does this chapter impact how you think about the brevity of life and your legacy? What do you want to be remembered for? How can you live for God now so that future generations would say of you, “he/she walked with God”?

November 5: Genesis 6

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What specific phrases describe the extent of human wickedness? How does God respond? How does God describe the level of destruction?
2. Moses describes the condition of man’s heart and next describes the actions of man. What might be the significance of this order? How does this lead you to pray?
3. The word “but” in Scripture is so significant, we do not want to miss a single one. What is the significance of the first “but” in this chapter (v 8)? Why was Noah set apart from the rest of humanity? What warning and instructions did God give to Noah? How does Noah respond?
4. How does God’s description of the Ark speak to His character? What is the significance of the 2nd “but” (v18)? How does this display God’s mercy and grace?
5. In I Peter 2:5 we see not only did Noah build the Ark as God had instructed, but he was also a preacher of righteousness. Imagine what life would have been like for Noah in such a wicked world. How does this impact your heart for God? How can you be a light for God’s Truth in your sphere of influence?

November 6: Genesis 7

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. In verses 1-5 the Lord gives Noah instructions concerning the upcoming judgment. What will be the extent of the judgment and how does Noah respond?
2. What were the sources of the flood waters? What was the extent of the flood? Notice the key repeated word “all” and what are the implications of this word for the extent of judgement from the flood?
3. When Noah obediently brought his family and animals into the ark, who closed the door? What does this say about God’s protection and love for those who walk with Him? How does this lead you to pray?
4. As you have studied chapter 6 and 7 how would you summarize why God brought the flood? For further study on the justice of the flood check out: 
https://www.gotquestions.org/flood-just.html

November 7: Genesis 8

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How do verses 1-3 speak to the heart, character and power of God? How does this lead you to pray?
2. Scholars who have studied the flood account generally agree that Noah, his family, and the animals remained in the ark for approximately one year. In light of this, how might Noah and his family have felt as they walked through the steps to ensure the land was dry? How do you walk through difficulties in life when it seems like God is silent?
3. What instructions does God give to Noah? How does Noah’s response reveal his heart toward God? How do you respond to God’s care and provision?
4. We see in Genesis 8:21-22 God’s response to Noah’s act of worship. What does God’s promise reveal about the heart of man and the grace and mercy of God?
5. How can you extend grace to others, even when they fall short, as a reflection of God’s mercy in your life?

November 8: Genesis 9

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What were the specific instructions God gave to Noah and his sons? How do the instructions give clarity to God’s view of man and the sanctity of life?
2. In verses 8-17 we see the Noahic Covenant. What was the purpose, sign, and length of the covenant? How does this impact your view of the rainbow and God’s care for His creation? For more information on this covenant check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/Noahic-covenant.html
3. How do Noah’s three sons respond to his drunkenness and resulting nakedness? How does Noah respond to each son? For future study: https://www.gotquestions.org/uncover-nakedness.html
4. How does this chapter reveal the heart of God and the nature of man? Compare to 8:21. How does this lead you to pray?

November 9: Genesis 10

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Where do the sons of Noah establish their families? Are there any names or locations you’re familiar with? If yes, which ones and why?
2. How is God’s command from Genesis 9:1 fulfilled in this chapter? What does this teach you about God and His word?
3. How is Nimrod described? The name Nimrod means “rebellion.” What was the beginning of his kingdom and where did spread?
4. How would you want to be described in a record of the generations of your life? Are you living now in a way you would want to be remembered? How does this lead you to pray?

November 10: Genesis 11

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. NOTE: Verses 1-9 are a prequel to Chapter 10 which explains the division of the land and languages. Why did the people decide to build the tower of Babel? What was their motivation? How was this a direct rebellion of God? (Hint: think back to beginning of chapter 6 and 9:1)
2. How does the Lord refer to Himself and how does He respond to their desire to build the tower?
3. In verses 10-28 we see another genealogy. What do you notice about the ages mentioned? For further study: https://www.gotquestions.org/Genesis-long-lives.html
4. The genealogy concludes with Abram, setting the stage for the next section of Genesis. Take a moment to get familiar with the people listed in verses 27-31. You might even want to make a quick family tree to help you see their family connection and important details. Specifically, how does it describe Sarai?
5. What does this chapter teach you about God and His commands? Are there areas of your life where you are in rebellion to God? How does this lead you to pray?

November 11: Genesis 12

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What were the commands and promises the Lord gives to Abram? How does Abram initially respond in verses 4-9? Would this have been an easy response? What does this tell you about Abram’s faith in the Lord? (Note: what is Abram’s age?)
2. What led Abram to make the decision to go to Egypt? Why did Abram introduce his wife as his sister? How are the choices Abram makes in the second half of the chapter in stark contrast to the faith he displayed in the first half?
3. How did Pharaoh respond when he discovered Sarai was Abram’s wife? In light of the promises the Lord gave to Abram at the beginning of the chapter, why did He strike Pharaoh and his house with “great plagues” so that Pharaoh would return Sarai to Abram?
4. How does this chapter display the sovereignty (total control) of God for His plans and purposes? Where might God be calling you to trust in Him despite the risk or fear? How does this lead you to pray for His discernment and leading in your life?

November 12: Genesis 13

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” 
In this chapter we see situations in which Jesus faced opposition. This is a turning point in His ministry as the religious leaders move from argumentative and unresponsive to rejection and attempted entrapment.

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. After Abram’s poor choice in chapter 12 we see he returns to the Negev with his wife and Lot, his nephew. What is the first thing Abram does when he returns? After our poor choices in life, do we quickly return to the Lord? Do we call upon His name?
2. What influences Lot’s choice of land? How does Abram’s approach to selecting land differ from Lot’s? How is the land Lot chose and it’s people described? (Verses 7-13)
3. After Lot departs, what does the Lord promise Abram? Would it have been easy for Abram to believe God’s promises? Why or why not? How does Abram demonstrate his faith at the end of the chapter?
4. What act of obedience or worship can you take to display your faith in God?

November 13: Genesis 14

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Battle of the kings. How many kingdoms are on each side and who wins? Who are the survivors and what happens to them?
2. When Abram hears Lot is among the captives, what does he do? How is his army described and what does this tell you of God’s blessing in Abram's life?
3. In Melchizedek’s address to Abram we see the repeated Phrase, “God Most High”. The Hebrew words are El Elyon and it is the first time this title for God is used in Scripture. How is God Most High described? How does this title for God lead you to pray or praise Him?
4. What does the king of Sodom request of Abram? How does Abram’s response display his growing faith in God?
5. How has God blessed you and how can you give Him praise?

November 14: Genesis 15

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. At the beginning of the chapter we see the Lord speaks to Abram in a vision and for the third time God promises Abram his descendants will be as numerous as the sand of the sea or the stars in heaven. (Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-17) Why would Abram tell the Lord “one born in my house is my heir”? How dose the Lord respond?
2. We do not always clearly see God’s plan and what may seem logical to us may not be the direction God takes. Do you ever feel the need to help God out? How does this lead you to pray?
3. What does Abram do in order to be righteous? What did he believe? (V 6) How are we saved today? Read Ephesians 2:8-9.
4. In verses 7 to the end of the chapter we see the Lord made a covenant with Abram. What actions do we see Abram and the Lord take in the covenant process? Who is making the promises? For more information: https://www.gotquestions.org/Abrahamic-covenant.html The Lord God of All bound Himself to man to fulfill this covenant promise to Abram and his descendants. He is a covenant, promising keeping God. How does this lead you to pray?

November 15: Genesis 16

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. When Abram was first given the promise of an heir he was 75 (12:4) and Sarai was 65 (17:17). In chapter 15, we saw Abram’s dismissed suggestion that a member of his household would be his heir, followed by God's restatement that the heir would come from his own body. Now in Chapter 16 we see it has been over 10 years since God’s restatement of the promise in chapter 15 (16:3 &17). This time Sarai has an idea. What is her suggestion? What does this reveal about her emotional and spiritual state?
2. What led to the conflict between Sarai and Hagar and what did it lead Hagar to do?
3. What role did Abram play in this account? Does this remind you of anything? (Genesis 3:6). Did anyone seek the Lord in this chapter?
4. What happens prior to Hagar calling on the name of the Lord? What does this tell you about God’s love, even for those who do not call on Him?
5. In verse 13 we see Hagar declaring another title for God, El Roi, the God who sees. All three people in this chapter were facing overwhelming pain and discouragement. Their attempts to help God out only resulted in more pain. Are you facing a situation in which you want to “help God out”? How can you, like Hagar, trust in the God who sees? How does this lead you to pray?

November 16: Genesis 17

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. We see for the 4th time God declaring His covenant with Abram. What does God call Himself? How does Abram respond to God speaking? (Vs 3). What is the sign of the covenant and how does Abram respond to this sign?
2. How many years have passed since Ismael was born? (Compare 16:16 with 17:1) How old are Sarai and Abram? Why does God change their names and what is the meaning of their new names? What did they do to deserve this blessing? How does this highlight God’s unconditional love and how does it lead you to pray? For more information on the importance of changing names see: https://www.gotquestions.org/name-change.html
3. When we see repeated words or phrases in a chapter we should pay attention! Here are a few key repeated words in this chapter: covenant, everlasting, descendants, circumcised, and I will. If you have time, make a list of each word and what you learn.
4. This is a rich and powerful chapter which declares God will carry out His promises in the way He has planned. Man cannot alter what God has planned and promised. In light of this, how does God’s declaration of Himself lead you to pray? “I am God Almighty, Walk before Me, and be blameless.”

November 17: Genesis 18

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Who are the three men who appear to Abraham and how does he respond to seeing them? What does he do for them? To learn more about the three men see: https://www.gotquestions.org/three-men-Genesis-18.html.
2. Again, the Lord promises Abraham he will have a son, but this time He declares the child will be born by this time next year. Why did Sarah deny laughing and how does the Lord respond? What does this teach you about the Lord’s ability to see our motives? How does this lead you to pray?
3. How is Sodom described and why is the Lord going down to see the city? How many times does Abraham plead with the Lord to spare Sodom and what are the conditions requested?
4. What attributes of God are displayed in this chapter? (For example: His love, justice, mercy, etc…) How does this lead you to pray?

November 18: Genesis 19

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to the Lord in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. This chapter emphasizes the depravity of man, the righteous judgment of the Lord, and His grace and mercy. As you go through the following questions, how do you see these truths displayed in this chapter?
2. Which men of the city come to Lot’s door and what is their demand? How does Lot try to deter them and how do the men respond? How does the Lord and the angels intervene? How does this answer Abraham’s questions from the last chapter?
3. Lot chose to live in the city of Sodom and to expose his family to this wicked environment. How do you see the impact of his decision reflected in how his wife and daughter's respond to fleeing Sodom and it’s ultimate destruction? How do their actions display trust in the Lord or a lack of trust?
4. How might the Lord be calling you to guard your life against the negative impacts of our culture? Are there steps you would like to take personally and in your family to grow in your trust and relationship with the Lord? Check out The Journey to provide next steps in this growth: https://www.gracepointefc.org/journey.

November 19: Genesis 20

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Once again we see Abraham tell a king that Sarah was his sister. What is Abraham’s motivation for telling Abimelech this lie? How do the sins you commit relate to your fear or lack of trust in God? How does this lead you to pray?
2. We see over and over in this chapter that God is sovereign, has total control, over His covenant plans for Abraham. Where do you see this displayed and what does it teach you about God’s power?
3. What does God call Abraham in verse 7? Considering Abraham's actions in the last couple of chapters, what does this reveal about the kind of people God chooses for His purposes?"
4. This chapter highlights God's faithfulness to His covenant promises despite human failure and sin. How does this encourage you in your walk with Christ, knowing that God's plans prevail over our sins? How does this lead you to pray?

November 20: Genesis 21

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. In verses 1-7 we see the blessing of a son to Abraham and Sarah, just as the Lord had promised. How did Abraham and Sarah respond and how is Sarah’s response different than her response in Genesis 18:12?
2. Abraham faced a difficult choice in sending Hagar and her son away, yet he obeyed God. What does this indicate about the state of Abraham’s trust in God? Do you seek and obey God’s direction in tough decisions, especially when they involve family or relationships? How does this lead you to pray? 
To gain more insight into Abraham’s decision check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/Abraham-Ishmael.html.
3. In Chapter 11 we first meet Abraham when he left the Ur of the Chaldeans with his father, wife and nephew, Lot. In the last part of this chapter we see a covenant being made between Abraham and king Abimelech at Beersheba. What does this show about the blessing of God in Abraham’s life? Note: to learn more about the significance of Beersheba check out: https://www.gotquestions.org/Beersheba-in-the-Bible.html.
4. Trivia Note: whose name is not mentioned in this chapter and what might be the reason for the omission?

November 21: Genesis 22

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What does God command Abraham to do and how is it described? How does Abraham respond and what does this tell you about Abrahams current relationship with God?
2. What does Abraham tell Isaac when asked about the sacrificial lamb (verses 7-8), and what does this reveal about his faith or understanding of God’s provision?
3. At what point does God intervene to provide the ram? How might you have felt if you were Abraham? How does this point to God giving of His only Son, Jesus, on our behalf? How does this lead you to pray?
4. How has God prepared Abraham for this moment? (Consider what you have learned about Abraham’s growing trust in God from chapters 12-22) What hard decision did he face in the last chapter? How has God’s faithfulness in your life prepared you to face times of testing or trial in your own life?

November 22: Genesis 23

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What was the promised land in God’s covenant to Abraham? See Genesis 12:1, 5-7. In light of this, what is the significance of Abraham’s desire to bury Sarah in Hebron and how does this demonstrate his faith in God’s future promises?
2. How did the sons of Heth, the owners of the land and the cave of Machpelah, view Abraham and as a result what did they offer him? How does Abraham respond and what does he insist on doing?
3. What is the significance of verses 17-20? Hint: what is the key repeated phrase in verses 17 &20? For further study: https://www.compellingtruth.org/Hebron-in-the-Bible.html.
4. Abraham’s faith in God’s covenant promises shaped his actions; how can you allow God’s promises (e.g., eternal life, Christ’s return) to guide your priorities and decisions? How does this lead you to pray?

November 23: Genesis 24

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Who are the people listed in chapter 24 and which person stands out to you and why?
2. Why is Abraham adamant that his servant not take his son, Isaac, back to their home land to find a wife?
3. What specific sign does the servant ask God to provide to identify the right woman for Isaac (verses 12-14), and how is it fulfilled (verses 15-21)?
4. In what ways does the servant show his trust and faith in God? What does this indicate about how Abraham ran his household? What are you modeling for the people in your life? How does this lead you to pray?
5. What is the evidence which demonstrates the faith of Rebekah’s family in God? How can you step out in obedience when God calls you to leave your comfort zone?
6. This chapter illustrates God’s guidance and care in relationships. How can you seek biblical wisdom and prayerfully approach decisions about the relationships in your life?

November 24: Genesis 25

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How does Abraham ensure Isaac’s role as the heir of the covenant promise (verses 5-6), and what does this indicate about his priorities?
2. What information is given about Ishmael’s descendants and his life (verses 12-18), and how does it connect to God’s earlier promises in Genesis 17:20? What does this say about God’s word, His promises?
3. What is Rebekah’s condition and what does Isaac do for her? How does this lead you to pray for your loved ones?
4. What prophecy does God give Rebecca concerning her twin sons? What happens between her sons, Jacob and Esau, and how does the end of the chapter show the beginning of fulfillment of the prophecy?
5. God has given those of us who have accepted Jesus as our Savior an inheritance which includes His presence through the Holy Spirit, His promised strength, His promise to meet our needs, His promise of a future home with Him in heaven and many others. How might we "despise" these by living primarily focused on this present world rather than for our eternal future home with Him?

November 25: Genesis 26

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. The Lord appears to Isaac in verses 2 and 24; what does He say and where have we seen this before?
2. How does Isaac follow in his dad’s footsteps? How is God gracious to him in spite of his sin? How can the Lord help you identify and overcome generational patterns of sin in your own life? (See Psalm 139:23-24). How does this lead you to pray?
3. How does Isaac handle the “quarrel of the wells” and how does the Lord provide? What motivates Abimelech to seek a covenant with Isaac? How can you respond to disputes or opposition with patience and a Christlike attitude?
4. At the end of the chapter we see Esau’s marriages caused grief to his parents. How can you make choices in relationships that honor God and align with biblical values?

November 26: Genesis 27

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. What does Rebekah overhear and how does she respond? What lengths does she go to in order for Jacob to receive the blessing?
2. How does Genesis 25:28 and James 2:9 shed light on this chapter? How do you see Isaac and Rebekah displaying favoritism and how does this negatively impact the relationships of the family? How does this lead you to examine your family relationships in light of favoritism?
3. Who is missing from this chapter? Rebekah and Jacob take matters into their own hands to help God out to fulfill His promise from Genesis 25:23. Thinking about all you have learned in Genesis about God and His promises, did He need their help? Would His promise have come true if they had not manipulated the situation? How can we respond to this chapter by examining our own tendencies to manipulate outcomes rather than waiting on the Lord? Read Psalm 27:14. How does this lead you to pray?

November 27: Genesis 28

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. How did Isaac bless Jacob, what were his instructions to Jacob and how does Jacob respond (1-5)? Contrast this with what Esau knew and how he responded (6-9). What does this indicate about Esau’s attitude toward his parents and his character? Do you ever find yourself half-heartedly obeying God or obeying Him in your own way?
2. What are the details of Jacob’s dream? What does God say of Himself and what promise does He make to Jacob? How does Jacob respond and what type of vow does he make to God? What does this indicate about Jacob’s faith at this point in time?
3. Thinking back to Abraham’s relationship with God we see Jacob’s relationship is different in many ways. God tested Abraham, but Jacob tested God. When the promise was first spoken to Abraham he responded with immediate obedience (12:4) versus Jacob’s conditional commitment. Jacob is pleased to accept the promises of God, but will not commit himself fully to God until God proves Himself to Jacob. Are there areas of your life where you have tested God or bargained with Him? Do you find yourself worshipping God on your own terms rather than His? Are there areas of your life where knowing the faithfulness of God through the accounts in Scripture are not enough for your personal trust in God? How does this lead you to pray?
4. Despite the selfish and sinful choices of Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob what does God do? How does this encourage you as you grow in your walk with the Lord? 2 Timothy 2:13 “If we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.”

November 28: Genesis 29

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. When Abraham’s servant was searching for a wife for Isaac he prayed for guidance from the Lord and worshiped the Lord when he found Rebekah (Ch. 24). What led Jacob to choose Rachel and how does he behave upon seeing her?
2. Jacob’s parents, Isaac and Rebekah, modeled favoritism and deception to their family. Where do you see these same behaviors in this chapter and what is the negative impact on the family? How does this lead you to pray for your own family?
3. What does the Lord see regarding Leah and what does He do? Each time a son is born to Leah she makes a statement. What do you notice about each statement and how is the last statement, when Judah is born, different? Are you able to praise God in unmet longings? Is He enough? How does this lead you to pray?
4. The son’s of Jacob will become the 12 tribes of Israel. You may want to keep a list of 12 sons by name, their mother, and birth order so that you can keep track as you continue reading the Bible.

November 29: Genesis 30

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. This chapter begins with jealousy and rivalry between Rachel and Leah; describe the family dysfunction that results. Also, be sure to keep track of the sons of Jacob as you did yesterday. Are there areas of your life where you have allowed jealousy and rivalry to negatively impact your heart, actions or relationships? If yes, how does I John 1:9 lead you to pray?
2. Despite her earlier behavior, how does Rachel respond to the birth of her son (23-24)? In the chapter 30, we saw Leah land in a similar place with the Lord after the birth of her last son only to make more poor choices in this chapter. How does their behavior reflect the common human behavior of all of us? How does this lead you to praise God for His unconditional love?
3. When Jacob requests to leave to go to his own country how does Laban respond? How does Jacob grow his flock? How does this differ from the description of Abraham’s wealth in Genesis 24:35? Who do you think Jacob is relying on more at this time in his life; God or himself? What about you?

November 30: Genesis 31

Pray: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

1. What do you learn about God (The Father, Son, or Holy Spirit) from this chapter? His thoughts, ways or actions toward us, as His creation? How can you respond to God in prayer and praise?

Dig Deeper:

1. Why does the Lord tell Jacob to leave and return to the land of his fathers? What does God promise Jacob?
2. We see Jacob finally attributing his wealth and flocks to God; what event led to this change? To whom do you attribute your wealth or blessings? How does knowing God is sovereign over life impact you? For further study: https://www.gotquestions.org/sovereignty-of-God.html
3. How has Laban treated Jacob? When Laban begins his angry pursuit of Jacob what stops him from harming Jacob? What does Laban accuse Jacob of doing? Who stole the household idols and why were they not discovered?
4. Why do Jacob and Laban make a covenant and whom do they request to hold them accountable? What are the conditions of the covenant?