1. Describe your faith background (parents, grandparents, etc.) or religious influences growing up, if any.

 

2. What similarities do you see in the expression of faith by Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph?

 

3. How would you characterize Isaac's faith in light of what you read in Genesis 26 and 27?

 

4. Why did Jacob receive the greater blessing than Esau? (Genesis 25:23; Romans 9:9-13)

 

5. What is the signficance of Jacob's blessing toward Ephraim and Manasseh? (Genesis 48:14-20)

 

6. How did Jacob ("Israel") face death? (Genesis 47:29-31; Hebrews 11:13-16)

 

7. What is the signficance of Joesph's wishes as he approached death? (Genesiss 50:22-26)

 

8. How have you been encouraged to face death in light of this study? (Hebrews 9:27; 11:20-22)