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| "GOD CAN WORK THROUGH DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES" by Jonathan Hershberger | ||||||||||||
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YOUTH GROUP LESSON 76
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| Perform the skits in order so everyone has a clear understanding of what happens in these three chapters. Option 2 (for bigger youth groups): Do the same procedure, except with 6 groups. Split each chapter in half, and have them create skits for their half of each chapter. After the Genesis 27 group(s) performs its skit, discuss: • What is the big deal about the blessing that Jacob stole? • Why did Jacob want to steal it in the first place? (The blessing during this time period was very important for the oldest son. It signified the elder son becoming the head of the family, made him the carrier of the family heritage, and gave him the responsibility to carry on God’s promises to the next generation. • Is there any visible way that the conflict could be solved? Is so, how? • Did Esau overreact? Would he be justified going through with his plan to end his brother’s life? After the Genesis 32 and 33 groups perform, ask the following questions: • What do you think about how Jacob acted towards his brother? • How do you think Esau was able to forgive his brother for the wrongs he had done? • Did Jacob ever fully reconcile with Esau, after Esau reconciled with him? • Why do you think that Jacob didn’t follow Esau? APPLY: Divide into 4 groups and give each group a scenario of conflict that could arise within a family. (If they prefer to come up with another conflict, that’s okay too.) 1 You are supposed to have the car to go out with your friends, and your sibling takes it and leaves. 2 You’re trying to watch a movie with your friends, but your sibling is blaring their music in the next room. Continued... |
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