Genesis 32:22-32

DNA Questions (Genesis 32:22-32)

Discover:

-What is the significance of Jacob being "left alone"?

-What is the significance of the wrestling taking place "until the breaking of the day"?

-Why did Jacob need a name change and why would that have been such a blessing?

Nurture:

-Do you have any regular times of solitude where you are seeking the face of God? Why or why not?

-In some sense we are all wrestling in order to be blessed. What are you hoping will justify your existence at the end of the day?

-How does our new identity "in Christ" change and reorient everything else in your life? What still isn't?

-What "limp" or "weakness" can you boast in such that the power of God could be made perfect in you? (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Act:

-Believing that God views you through the lens of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection how could that change the way you respond to a difficult spouse, child, co-worker, teammate, classmate, etc.?

-What would it look like this week to lean into your weakness pointing to your need for Christ rather than hoping in your strength, wisdom, skill, etc?

-How can your "limp" be an incredible opportunity to share Jesus with your neighbor, spouse, children, co-worker, classmate, etc?