
God at Work (Genesis)
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God at Work (Genesis)
Genesis 33:1-20
Darin Struble
God at Work.
Genesis 33:1-20
Intro
- Ecclesiastes 3:14
- Ecclesiastes 5:2
God at work....
In Jacob’s heart
- from self-reliance to dependence on God
- Genesis 33:5
- Genesis 33:11
- from stealing to blessing others (generosity)
- Genesis 33:8-11
- from living by his parent's faith to walking in personal faith
- Genesis 27:20
- Genesis 28:18-22
- Genesis 33:20
In Esau’s heart
- from hate to brotherly love
- Genesis 33:4
- Genesis 33:10 (Jacob saw God working thru Esau)
- from threats to protection
- Genesis 33:12
- Genesis 33:15
Keeping his promise
- to preserve Jacob's family
- to bring Jacob back to the promised land
- Genesis 33:18-20
Application (Original Audience)
- God's faithfulness to His promises (Deut. 2:7)
- They were to follow Jacob's example of love and respect toward Edom (Deut. 2:4-5)
- Humility, forgiveness, and reconciliation are possible!
- Will they follow their ancestors example of walking by faith with God?
Application (Modern Audience)
- God is at work to soften and change our hearts!
- He wants to break us of our self-reliance.
- He wants to use us to bring peace and reconciliation.
- He wants to use us to be a blessing in other people's lives.
- He wants us to put Him above all things.