Tobin Curtis, Joshua Emery and Matt Dyer discuss the biblical narrative from Genesis, emphasizing God's personal and intimate interactions with individuals like Abraham, Hagar, and Jacob. They highlight the genealogy of the Messiah, the significance of Abraham's lineage, and the prophetic elements in stories like Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac, which foreshadow Jesus. They also explore the concept of theophany, the pre-incarnate Christ, and the symbolism of Melchizedek. The conversation underscores God's personal connection with each believer, His plan of redemption from the beginning, and the importance of discipleship and outreach.

Big Story & Genealogy

1. Tracing the Line: How does it change the way you read Genesis to see it as tracing the line of the Messiah (Noah → Abraham → Isaac → Jacob → Joseph → Jesus) rather than just random stories?
2. Flawed People, Faithful God: Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph’s brothers are all deeply flawed.
   • What does that say about who God chooses and uses?
   • How does that encourage or challenge you personally?

God’s Immensity and Nearness

1. Creator and Personal Friend: In what ways have you experienced God as huge/almighty (Creator) vs. near and personal(who sees and knows you)? Which side is harder for you to believe right now?
2. “The God Who Sees Me”: Hagar calls God “the God who sees me.”
   • Where in your life do you most need to believe that God sees and understands you right now?

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