September 17, 2023

Relationships – Genesis 32-33 – Rev. Justin Young

Main idea: Weakness strengthens relationships.

Jacob's Relationship (Genesis 32-33)

  1. With God (Genesis 32:1-2)


  2. With Esau (Genesis 32:3-8)


  3. With God (Genesis 32:9-12)


  4. With Esau (Genesis 32:13-21)


  5. With God (Genesis 32:22-32)


  6. With Esau (Genesis 33:1-20)


Significance







Announcements

Youth Fall Retreat - Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15. Parents are invited to join youth on Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration closes Sunday, October 1. More information and registration available online.

ONE-time VOLUNTEER request: Please aid the youth group parents! Help youth parents with younger children attend the parent-youth portion of the YG Fall Retreat through watching/playing with children on Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Looking for 4-5 volunteers. Contact Allison Chen to ask questions and/or sign up.

Congregational Meeting – Sunday, October 22 towards the end of the English worship.

  • The Chinese congregations will have their congregational meeting towards the end of the 9:00 a.m. service.
  • In addition to church-wide updates, members will vote on new deacons. (The Deacon Nominating Committee includes Kim Freije, Howard Huang, Cecil Lee, Justin Young, and Kun Zhu.)

Membership Class – Saturday, October 28 at the Chen’s.

50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

  • Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Join with others for a memorable game night in the sanctuary.
  • Saturday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m. – Celebrate the ordination of Pastor Rugang Li and Pastor Calvin Qin in the sanctuary.
  • Sunday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. – Worship with all our congregations!

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • September 19 - Psalm 144; Judges 6
  • September 20 - Psalm 145; Judges 7
  • September 21 - Psalm 146; Judges 8
  • September 22 - Psalm 147; Judges 9
  • September 23 - Psalm 148; Judges 10

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Describe a time you felt utterly alone.
  2. Read Genesis 32:6-12. How does Jacob respond to the perceived threat of Esau? What do his actions and words reveal about him? What changes do we see in Jacob?
  3. Read Genesis 32:22-32. Who is this man? What is God doing in Jacob's life?
  4. Read Genesis 33:1-11. Are you surprised by the response of Esau? Why or why not?
  5. Jacob humbles himself before God and Esau as a result of weakness. How has God used weakness in your life to strengthen your relationships?
  6. How does Jacob's life illustrate what it means to become and be a Christian?