Family Life Lessons From Genesis
4 classes and an exhort
Classes
Class 1: Adam to Noah - God chose family life
The class explores family life lessons from Genesis, focusing on the creation of Adam and Eve and the importance of family in God's plan. It emphasizes God's choice to use families to teach lessons and prepare individuals for His eternal family, addressing both positive and dysfunctional family dynamics.
Class 2: Abraham and Sarah - Parents of the faithful
The class explores Abraham and Sarah's family life, emphasizing the importance of faith, trust in God's plan, and the supportive relationship between spouses. It contrasts their choices with Lot's, highlighting the consequences of straying from God's guidance and the importance of repentance and returning to the ecclesia.
Class 3: Isaac and Rebekah - Surviving persecution
The class explores Isaac and Rebekah's family life, focusing on Isaac's early years of persecution and how it shaped his character. It emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and trusting God's plan in family and personal life.
Class 4: Jacob - Wrestling with God
The class explores Jacob's life, focusing on his scheming nature and his eventual commitment to faithfulness. It emphasizes the importance of waiting and being faithful in marriage and other commitments, drawing parallels to Christ's sacrifice and discipleship.
Class 5: Exhort: Joseph - Seeking our brothers
The class focuses on Joseph's life in Genesis, emphasizing family dynamics and the importance of forgiveness and faith in the face of adversity. It highlights Joseph's ability to forgive his brothers and trust God's plan, encouraging listeners to apply these principles in their own lives.