The text for this lesson is Genesis 31:3; 32-33. Key Points Jacob struggled against man and God for his birthright. On the cross, Jesus struggled against sin and death to win our heavenly birthright. Law: Sin separates me from God and from those I love. Gospel: In Christ, nothing can separate me from the love … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 1:1–2:3. Key Point God made the world in six days by the power of His Word. All creation is God’s blessing to us. Law: God requires that I believe that He is the only true God, the Creator and Sustainer of the world. Gospel: God gives me faith … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 1:26–2:25. Key Point God has made us in His image, provides all things for our good, and makes us rulers over the earth and everything in it. Law: God appoints me as a caretaker of His creation and expects me to take care of it for His glory … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 3. Key Point Through Adam, sin spreads to all people. Through Christ, God offers forgiveness to all people. Law: Because I sin, I will die. Gospel: God sent His Son, Jesus, to crush sin, death, and the devil, and through Him, God forgives my sins and gives me … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 4:1–16. Key Point Even though Cain sinned, God still loved and preserved him. Even though we sin, God, in Christ, still loves and preserves us. Law: I sin when I trust myself or my own deeds to please God. Gospel: God loves me and sent His Son, Jesus, … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 4:1–16. Key Point Even though Cain sinned, God still loved and preserved him. Even though we sin, God, in Christ, still loves and preserves us. Law: I sin when I trust myself or my own deeds to please God. Gospel: God loves me and sent His Son, Jesus, … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 12:1–9; 15:1–6; 17. Key Point God chose Abram (Abraham) and gave him faith to trust His promises to save His people. God gives us faith in Jesus, our Savior. Law: In my sin, I doubt that God can do what He promises and do not trust Him. Gospel: … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 18:1–15; 21:1–7. Key Point God came to Abraham with the promise of a son. Abraham’s descendant, our Lord Jesus, comes to us in Word and Sacraments, telling us that in Him all things are possible. Law: I sin by doubting God’s Word and promises, thinking He cannot do … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 21:1–7; 22:1–19. Key Point God provided a ram as a sacrifice for Abraham and Isaac. He provides the perfect sacrifice for our sin: His Son, Jesus, the Lamb of God. Law: God requires a payment for my sin. Gospel: God sent His own Son, Jesus, to be sacrificed … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Genesis 24. Key Point God worked His plan of salvation through the lives of Isaac and Rebekah. God’s plan for our salvation is fulfilled through Jesus, their descendant. Law: God wants me to trust Him for all that I need. Gospel: God provides all that I need and gives … Continue Reading
