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Family Devotions - Entries from January 2010
SunSundayJanJanuary31st2010
Jan 31 - God Chooses Jacob over Esau
God Chooses Jacob over Esau
Passage: Genesis 25:21-26; 27:1-29
Principle: God sovereignly chooses whomever He wants to accomplishes His purposes
Praise: “God Will Take Care of You”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What were the names of the twins born to Isaac and Rebekah?
• Which brother did God choose to receive the birthright?
• How did Jacob steal the inheritance?
• How was God gracious to Jacob?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By patiently waiting for God's timing
• By not committing one sin to make up for another sin
This Week: As a family, read Genesis 25:21-26; 27:1-29
SunSundayJanJanuary24th2010
Jan 24 - God Tests Abraham
God Tests Abraham
Passage: Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:17-19
Principle: God calls Christians to trust Him completely and above all else
Praise: “Trust and Obey”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did God test Abraham's faith?
• Did Abraham trust God to provide the sacrifice?
• Did Abraham love God more than he loved Isaac?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By obeying God’s Word, no matter what the cost
• By trusting God to help him obey
• By praying for God's help in times of testing
This Week: As a family, read Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:17-19
WedWednesdayJanJanuary13th2010
God Sends Baby Isaac
God Sends Baby Isaac
Passage: Genesis 21:1-14
Principle: God always keeps His promises
Praise: “Praise Him, Praise Him”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why was the special baby promised to Abraham?
• Why was Isaac's birth a miracle?
• How did Ishmael treat Isaac?
• Where were Ishmael and Hagar sent?
• In what ways can you trust God?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God to keep His promises
• By patiently waiting for God to fulfill His promises
• By keeping the promises He has made
This Week: As a family, read Genesis 21:1-14
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