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The Suffering of Job (Job)

Dear families, Job’s story is an impactful passage on human suffering and God’s sovereign goodness that transcends any circumstance. The book of Job shares of a God-fearing, virtuous man who continually turned from evil. Though he was not sinless, Job was counted righteous by his faith in God until the end.  How does Job respondContinue reading “The Suffering of Job (Job)”

Moses Parted the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)

Unit 4, Session 3 Dear families, The parting of the Red Sea is one of the most incredible accounts in Scripture. After God freed His people through the events of the Passover, He performed this amazing miracle to deliver them from danger and secure their hearts in worship to Him alone. In this passage, weContinue reading “Moses Parted the Red Sea (Exodus 13-15)”

Joseph Taken to Egypt (Genesis 37; 39-46; 50)

Dear families, Today’s passage tells of God’s faithful covenant being carried from Abraham to Isaac, then to Jacob, and now Joseph. Jacob loved Joseph more than his brothers because he was born to Jacob in his old age. Jacob’s favoritism toward Joseph caused the others to feel deep anger toward Joseph.  Beyond Jacob’s treatment ofContinue reading “Joseph Taken to Egypt (Genesis 37; 39-46; 50)”

Jacob Fled from Canaan (Genesis 28; 32)

Dear families, In today’s passage, God continued His faithfulness to Abraham by extending kindness to Jacob amidst a time of great turmoil. God promised to bless Jacob, be with him, watch over him, and never leave him until His faithful promises had been fulfilled. Jacob found himself at a crossroads, seemingly alone, and was taskedContinue reading “Jacob Fled from Canaan (Genesis 28; 32)”

Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25; 27)

Dear families, The story of God’s faithfulness to Abraham continues as we venture into the lives of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25 and 27. Isaac prayed that God would bless their family with an heir, and God responded. We witness God’s sovereignty in the lives of brothers Jacob and Esau as God’s promises areContinue reading “Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25; 27)”

UNIT 3 – GOD IS IN CONTROL 

Unit Description: God is in control of all things in heaven and on earth. Nothing is outside of His good plan. We see this in the lives of Jacob, Joseph, and Job. God is a faithful promise keeper who is always present with His people despite their difficulties and suffering.  Preschool Big Picture Question: Who isContinue reading “UNIT 3 – GOD IS IN CONTROL “

A Wife for Isaac (Genesis 24–25)

Dear families, In Genesis 24-25, we find the next step in God’s plan for Abraham: finding a wife for Isaac. The first verse reveals that God blessed Abraham in everything. Abraham had trusted in God, who had taken him from his native land and had sworn to provide for his every need. Now, he trustedContinue reading “A Wife for Isaac (Genesis 24–25)”

Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22)

Dear families, In Genesis 22, we read how God tested Abraham and led him to place an awe-inspiring trust in the faithful God over all creation. Abraham revealed a faith in God which reflected the trustworthiness of His character and promises. In today’s story of Abraham and Isaac, we learn what it looks like toContinue reading “Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22)”

God’s Covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12; 15; 17)

Dear families, In today’s reading, we see how God kept and demonstrated His faithfulness to Abraham by establishing a covenant with him. The faithfulness of God is shown through Abraham’s family lineage as God’s promises were ultimately fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus––a descendant of Abraham. How did God establish His covenantContinue reading “God’s Covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12; 15; 17)”

Abram Followed God (Genesis 11–13)

Dear families, In today’s passage, we read how Abram began his journey of following God. He showed marvelous faith by believing the promises God made to him, and he walked in obedience to the command of God. God proved Himself faithful and used Abram to display the glories of His promises, which would one dayContinue reading “Abram Followed God (Genesis 11–13)”