Isacc--Jacob
Wednesday, January 8th & Sunday, January 12th
Key Passage: Genesis 25:19-34; Genesis 27, 28, 32 and 33
Basic Truth: God's ways are not our ways.
Memory Verse: "For my thougths are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9
Think about it:
The
United States military forces operate on a “need to know” basis. Some officers have information about
circumstances and planning beyond that which lower-ranking personnel receive. Those in command decide who needs to
know what – and when.
God
likewise controls what He wants to reveal to mankind. He determines how and when He will let
us know more on any subject, whether it is His grace, His mercy, His power or
His judgment. We depend on His
revelation. He makes it clear that
He will reveal Himself to
mankind. “Then you will know that I am the LORD your God…” (Exodus 6:7)
Ask it:
All Levels
Q: Why are God's thoughts and ways different from ours?
A: He is God and so much greater than we can imagine!
Grade 1-2
Q: Why does God need to communicate with mankind?
A: God doesn't think or act the way we would. God wants us to know Him, but He is so different He needs to tell us about Himself and His plans or we would never know what He is like.
Grade 3-4
Q: How is God's way of choosing different from our way?
A: We would choose based on merit or deserving. God chooses based on mercy and grace.
Grade 5-6
Q: How is Jacob an example of how we struggle with God?
A: We try to get what we want by our own effort instead of trusting God.
Family Activities:
1) Make a family tree diagram, naming ancestors as far back as you can. Talk about their occupations, where they lived, etc. Relate stories of their character and faith, if possible.
2) Share with your family a time when God showed you how great He is.
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