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God's Desire to Bless You

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Point One: God Chooses Blessing for Our Lives

Point Two: Trying To Control God’s Blessing Invites Disaster

Point Three: Submission to God Releases His Full Blessing

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to get your group thinking and create openness. 

  1. What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.

  2. Read Genesis 32. How does Jacob’s first reaction when Esau approaches show who he is and what he’s done in the past?

  3. Read Genesis 32:9-12. What does Jacob’s prayer reveal about his faith?

  4. Read 32:24-32. How does Jacob’s wrestling with God reflect a turning point in his relationship with God?

  5. What does the changing of Jacob's name signify?

  6. How does Jacob's limp reflect the change he's gone through spiritually?

  7. Why do you think God allowed Jacob to wrestle with him?

  8. Why does it matter that Jacob refused to let the man go until he received a blessing?

  9. In what ways are you 'wrestling with God' in your life today? What areas of your life might require surrendering control to God?

  10. In what ways does Jacob's story of struggle inspire you in your faith journey?