Classroom•Jacob
Module 1

A Deceiver Is Born

From the moment of his birth, Jacob's character is shrouded in ambiguity and doubt. Discover how Jacob’s story fits in God’s plan to bless the world.

2 Hours 50 Minutes
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  1. Jacob in the Biblical Imagination
    Session 1
    Jacob in the Biblical Imagination
    What role does the Jacob story play in the rest of the Bible? Examine how the biblical authors reference Jacob to discover the importance of his story.
    29 Minutes
  2. The Thematic Melody of Genesis 1-9
    Session 2
    The Thematic Melody of Genesis 1-9
    Genesis 1-9 establishes a cycle of themes that form the framework of the biblical story. Learn how this pattern shapes the Jacob story.
    31 Minutes
  3. Abraham Replays the Melody
    Session 3
    Abraham Replays the Melody
    Abraham’s story unfolds to the rhythm of the thematic melody of the early chapters of Genesis. Find out how this pattern prepares us to read Jacob’s story.
    39 Minutes
  4. The Birth of Esau and Jacob
    Session 4
    The Birth of Esau and Jacob
    What’s in store for us as we study the life of Jacob? Survey the design of the Jacob story and see how his birth sets the stage for what’s to come.
    38 Minutes
  5. Jacob Tricks Esau
    Session 5
    Jacob Tricks Esau
    What sort of man is Jacob? Reflect on the Bible’s introduction of this important character.
    31 Minutes
  6. Quiz
    A Deceiver Is Born
    10 Questions