CJC Weekly Bible Study through the Book of Genesis

"Celebration of Life for Isaac." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:22b-29 as its main text. In today's episode, we attend a Celebration of Life service for Isaac, one of the great Old Testament patriarchs. Join us as we listen to three significant figures tell of significant experiences in Isaac's life.  

"Benjamin's Birth and Rachel's Death." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:16-22a as its main text. In today's episode, we rejoice with Rachel as she gives birth to her second son! Yet our rejoicing is cut short as we mourn with Israel over his beloved Rachel who dies immediately after giving birth. 

"The Drink Offering." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:5-15 as its main text. In today's episode, we have a study (on the drink offering) within a study (in our current passage in Genesis). By the end, you'll be blessed, inspired, and challenged in your life with God. 

"Get Rid Of Your Old gods." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 35:1-4 as its main text. In today's episode, we are confronted with how modern and relevant this ancient scene of getting rid of the competing gods in our lives can be. We're also challenged to do the same in our lives as Jacob did in his. 

"Deceit Cloaked in Religion." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 34:13-31 as its main text. Join us today as we look at one of the darkest, most tragic, most heinous stories in the Book of Genesis. 

"The Story of the Prodigal Daughter." That's the title of today's episode which has Genesis 34:1-12 as its main text. In today's tragic story, Jacob's daughter Dinah wants to see what life is like outside of the life she has experienced at home... with tragic results. 

“Israel Returns to the Promised Land.” That is the title of today’s episode which has Genesis 33:12-20 as its main text. In today’s episode, Jacob (also known as Israel), finally (after several decades) makes it back to the Land promised to his family by God. 

"Jacob Reunites With Esau." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 33:1-11 as its main text. In today's study, we watch the efforts taken toward reconciliation, and we're challenged to take the first step in repairing broken relationships in our own lives. 

"A Wrestling Match For The Ages." That's the title of today's episode which has Genesis 32:22-32 as its main text. In today's episode, Jacob is alone in the night when he ends up finding himself in a wrestling match with an unnamed attacker until daybreak! 

"Restoration Requires Sacrifice." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 32:13-21 as its main text. In today's episode, we watch the process of restoration of the relationship between Jacob and his brother Esau, and we come up with five practical steps toward reconciliation for our own broken relationships.

"Esau is Coming!" That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 32:1-13a as its main text. In today's episode, we see that though Jacob has matured in his faith, he is still susceptible to falling into fear. And aren't we the same? 

"Jacob's Covenant With Laban." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:44-55 as its main text. In today's episode, we're challenged to commemorate God's work in our lives thus far, to get help in separating ourselves from our troubles, and we're reminded that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 

"Jacob's Clash With Laban." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:36-43 as its main text. In today's episode, twenty years of Jacob's pent-up anger bursts forth! We hear his testimony of his having had a good worth ethic and of having been a good shepherd. And, of course, we find challenges and encouragement for ourselves in this clash. 

"God Protects Jacob from Laban." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:24-35 as its main text. In today's episode, Laban has in mind to harm Jacob. But God warns Laban to not even speak to Jacob negatively. In contrast to the One True God who issued this warning to him, Laban can't seem to find his little, impotent gods hidden in a saddlebag being sat upon by Rachel. 

"Jacob Sneaks Away." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 31:14-23 as its main text. In today's episode, Laban is away on business so Jacob and his wives plan to leave while Laban is gone. In their preparations, Jacob's beloved wife Rachel secretly steals Laban's household idols, not realizing that her indiscretion may cost her her life. 

"Jacob's Disfavor Grows." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 30:3-31:13 as its main text. In today's episode, we see that Laban and his sons no longer look upon Jacob with favor. This change of circumstances, as well as a vision from the Lord, convince Jacob that the time has come for him to return to Canaan. 

"Jacob's Estate Grows." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 30:25-42 as its main text. In this episode, we scratch our heads as we look at the methods which are used by Jacob to increase his wealth. "That can't possibly work," we tell ourselves! We're reminded that just because we may feel like we're using cutting-edge science today, we may find our methods discredited tomorrow... and that science doesn't have it all figured out. 

"Jacob's Family Grows." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 30:14-24 as its main text. In this episode, Rachel and Leah worked hard in their competition for preeminence as best wife and mother. Leah clearly has an advantage due to her many sons. But this passage ends with Rachel finally able to conceive and bear a son. 

"Jacob Starts A Family" That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 29:31-30:13 as its main text. In this episode, Jacob begins to have sons born to him, but they're born out of sibling rivalry between his two wives, Rachel and Leah.

"When Is Divorce An Option?" That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 29:27-30 as its main text. Jacob has been tricked into marrying the older, less-desirable sister of the woman of his dreams. What were Jacob's options at this point? Was divorce an option? When is divorce an option? Join us as we look at passages from Genesis and Revelation, and several points in between.