Genesis 37: 1-36 Discussion Questions and Topics

Joseph's Dreams; Sold into Slavery

• In Genesis 37, we are once again confronted with the prospect of God speaking through dreams. Joseph's dreams upset his brothers, and understandably so, but soon enough we will see how they come true.
• Another dynamic to this story is the issue of favoritism. Have you experienced favoritism in your life ever? What side of it were you on? How did it feel? How do you think the other(s) felt?
• What role did Reuben and Judah play in this story? Why do you think they did what they did?

Finally, how have your dreams been lately?

-Fr. Ryan

Genesis 34-35 Discussion Topics and Questions

The Rape of Dinah and the Issues of Right Relationship

• The story of Dinah is not one we get to hear in our normal course of lectionary readings, probably because the Lectionary Committee did not feel like we wanted to hear about rape and violence and slaughter on Sunday mornings. And the truth of it is, we probably don't. But the other side of that coin is we need to hear Dinah's story, and the tale of what Simeon and Levi did.
• What the Bible records in terms of the relationship between Dinah and Shechem is not an example of what we like to call right relationship.
• In all of our relationships - with family, friends, the church, God, our co-workers and classmates - God wants us to be in right relationship.
• This is especially important in the wide and varied world of high school dating.
• What are your thoughts about dating and what do you think a right dating relationship looks like?

-Fr. Ryan

I Have A Magic Hat...

but I give it to GummyBearSpirit, who gives it to Jewlz, who passes it to Big D. Who has the magic hat?

-Fr. Ryan

Genesis 32:1 - 33:17 Discussion Topics and Questions

Jacob and Esau Reunite; Jacob Wrestles with God

• Tonight's selection had the two estranged brothers, Jacob and Esau, reuniting under some potentially tense circumstances.
• The night before the reunion, Jacob spends alone, and is quite restless.
• He dreams that he wrestles with a powerful man
• That man turns out to be God Himself

• Have you ever wrestled with God? Are you wrestling with God right now about something? Who is winning?

-Fr. Ryan