Family Focus – Genesis 27 & Matthew 26 – Strife

I led this bible study on Saturday 26th January 2019:

Opening Prayer

Video: Alabaster Jar – Rend Collective

Intro

• Scriptures Genesis 27 & Matthew 26
• Theme – strife
• Genesis 27 – Jacob steals Esau’s blessing

CD – Bible Experience – Genesis 27

Discussion

• Genesis 25:23
• instead of trusting God to fulfil Genesis 25:23 takes matters into own hands
• What strife have you experienced or seen?

Intro to Matthew 26

• Plot to kill Jesus, woman anoints Jesus, Judas’ betrayal
• Preparation of the Passover, the Last Supper
• Prediction of Peter’s denial, Gethsemane, arrest
• Questioning Jesus, Peter’s denial

CD Matthew 26

Question:

Which one of these accounts in Matthew 26 sticks out the most today and why?

Discussion & videos:

Skitguys – 40 Days Peter’s Denial

Skitguys – Encounters with Christ – Malchus in the garden

Closing Prayer

Written by Jo Jo