Bible Study from May 25th, 2024

‘T is borne on the zephyr at eventide’s hour;
It falls on the heart like the dew on the flower,—
An infinite essence from tropic to pole,
The promise, the home, and the heaven of Soul.

Hope happifies life, at the altar or bower,
And loosens the fetters of pride and of power;
It comes through our tears, as the soft summer rain,
To beautify, bless, and make joyful again.

The harp of the minstrel, the treasure of time;
A rainbow of rapture, o’erarching, divine;
The God-given mandate that speaks from above,—
No place for earth’s idols, but hope thou, and love.

— “Hope” from Miscellaneous Writings, by Mary Baker Eddy,
page 394

Topic: Jacob and Esau

Moderator: Thomas from NY

Readings: Genesis 32:1-32; 33:1-16

Questions:

1. What (human) steps did Jacob take to protect his family and to make amends with his brother, Esau?
2. Who did Jacob wrestle with?
3. How did Jacob see Esau?

Click the following to read:

• Download or read: Plainfield CS Articles Jacob and Esau, compiled by Thomas
• Download or read: Notes for Jacob and Esau, compiled by Thomas