1. What is the meaning of Genesis 35:28?

2. How does Genesis 35:28 emphasize the fulfillment of God's promises to Isaac?

3. What can we learn from Isaac's life about trusting God's timing?

4. How does Isaac's age in Genesis 35:28 connect to God's faithfulness in Genesis?

5. How can we apply Isaac's longevity to our understanding of God's provision?

6. What lessons from Isaac's life can guide our faith journey today?

7. How does Genesis 35:28 fit into the broader narrative of Jacob's life?

8. What is the significance of Isaac's age in Genesis 35:28?

9. How does Genesis 35:28 reflect God's promises to the patriarchs?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 35?

11. Is the 175-year lifespan of Abraham (Genesis 25:7–8) historically or scientifically credible?

12. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence to support Job's remarkable longevity and wealth mentioned in Job 42:16–17?

13. In Genesis 6:3, why limit humanity's lifespan to 120 years if people later lived longer, as mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?

14. How is it scientifically possible for Adam to have lived 930 years (Genesis 5:5)?1. How does the life and death of Isaac demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

2. In what ways can you ensure that your faith leaves a lasting legacy for future generations?

3. How does the continuity of God's plan in Isaac's life encourage you in your current circumstances?

4. What lessons can you learn from Isaac's patience and trust in God's timing?

5. How can you actively contribute to and honor your family's spiritual heritage today?1. What does God's command to Jacob tell us about God's involvement in our personal journeys?

2. What is the significance of Jacob's instruction to his family to rid themselves of foreign gods?

3. Why is the act of purification and changing garments important before embarking on a spiritual journey?

4. How do Jacob's actions in Bethel demonstrate his obedience and commitment to God?

5. What is the significance of Jacob naming the place El-bethel?

6. How does God's reaffirmation of His covenant and renaming Jacob to Israel reflect God's faithfulness and transformative power?

7. How does the death of Rachel during childbirth illustrate the harsh realities of life in biblical times?

8. Why did Rachel name her son Ben-oni and why did Jacob rename him Benjamin?

9. What does Reuben's transgression reveal about the family dynamics and moral challenges within Jacob's family?

10. How does the enumeration of Jacob's sons emphasize the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative?

11. How can we relate Jacob's journey, personal trials, and family challenges to our own life experiences?

12. How does God's command to Jacob to build an altar in Bethel inspire us to create spaces for worship in our lives?

13. How does the concept of purification, as carried out by Jacob's household, apply to our spiritual lives today?

14. How do we handle the complex emotions of joy and sorrow, as Jacob did upon the birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel?

15. How can we respond appropriately to transgressions within our own families or communities, as Jacob did with Reuben's sin?

16. What can the naming and renaming of places and people in this chapter teach us about identity and spiritual transformation?

17. How does the death of Isaac, the end of an era, affect our understanding of the transition of covenant responsibility to the next generation?

18. How can we lean on God's faithfulness in times of personal and familial trials, as demonstrated in Jacob's life?

19. How does the recurring theme of God's covenant inform our understanding of God's promise-keeping character?

20. How does this chapter challenge us to balance obedience to God with managing complex family relationships and personal challenges?

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