◄ Genesis 28:7 ►
and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 28:7? 2. How does Jacob's obedience to Isaac's command reflect biblical principles of honoring parents? 3. What lessons can we learn from Jacob's journey about trusting God's guidance? 4. How does Genesis 28:7 connect with the Fifth Commandment in Exodus 20:12? 5. In what ways can we emulate Jacob's obedience in our daily lives today? 6. How does Jacob's example encourage us to follow God's will despite challenges? 7. Why did Jacob obey his parents in Genesis 28:7? 8. How does Genesis 28:7 reflect the importance of parental guidance? 9. What cultural norms influenced Jacob's actions in Genesis 28:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 28? 11. Why was Israel chosen by God? 12. How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14) 13. Micah 7:20 reaffirms the covenant with the patriarchs--where is the clear historical or external documentation of this unbroken promise? 14. Why would a just God honor a blessing obtained through deliberate deception (Genesis 27:28-29)? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jacob's obedience to his parents reflect the biblical principle of honoring father and mother, and how can we apply this in our own family relationships? 2. In what ways does Jacob's journey to Paddan-aram demonstrate faith in God's promises, and how can we exhibit similar faith in our own lives? 3. Why is it significant that Jacob was instructed to marry within the covenant community, and how does this principle apply to our relationships today? 4. How can families today emulate the spiritual guidance provided by Isaac and Rebekah to Jacob, and what practical steps can be taken to nurture faith within the family? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to step out in faith and obedience to God's call. What were the challenges, and how did you see God's faithfulness through the process? Genesis 28 Bible Study Questions 1. What are the implications of Isaac’s instructions about whom Jacob should marry? How does this apply to present day decision-making regarding relationships? 2. How did Esau’s decision to marry Mahalath reflect his understanding of his father's wishes? 3. Why do you think God chose to speak to Jacob through a dream? 4. How does the metaphor of the ladder in Jacob's dream relate to your personal spiritual journey? 5. What does the dream reveal about God's relationship with mankind? 6. What does Jacob's reaction to his dream teach us about recognizing and responding to divine revelations? 7. Why did Jacob set up a pillar and anoint it with oil? 8. How does Jacob's vow to God reflect his faith and commitment? 9. Why did Jacob decide to give a tenth of all he receives back to God? How does this apply to our modern practices of tithing or giving? 10. In what ways can we see God's promise to Jacob manifested in our own lives? 11. How does the narrative of Jacob's journey to Paddan-aram reflect the importance of obeying divine and parental guidance? 12. What is the significance of Jacob naming the place Bethel? How does the act of naming places or things matter in our own lives? 13. How can Jacob's commitment to God inspire us to make our own commitments to God? 14. If you were in Jacob's position, how would you react to such a dream? How might it change your life? 15. How does Jacob's relationship with God evolve in this chapter, and what does it suggest about our own spiritual evolution? 16. What lessons can we derive from Esau's reaction to Isaac's blessings on Jacob? 17. In what ways do the divine blessings and commands in this chapter relate to our understanding of God's purpose for our lives? 18. What does the promise of God to Jacob about his descendants teach us about God's plans beyond our individual lives? 19. How can we apply Jacob's reverence for God's presence in our own daily routines? 20. In light of Jacob's experience, how can we respond to our dreams or visions that may have a deeper spiritual significance? Links Genesis 28:7 NIV Genesis 28:7 NLT Genesis 28:7 ESV Genesis 28:7 NASB Genesis 28:7 KJV Genesis 28:7 Commentaries Bible Hub