Week 82 · Old Testament · about 2 minutes · 302 words
⭐ Genesis 33
Genesis 33 opens with these words: “Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau was coming, and with him four hundred men. He divided the children between Leah,…” The line to keep is Genesis 33:5: “He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children whom God has graciously given your…” Carry the word “lifted” from that verse into the rest of the day.
Genesis 33 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau was coming, and with him four hundred men. He divided the children between Leah, Rachel, and the two servants.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.
Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “Please take the gift that I brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” He urged him, and he took it.” Genesis 33 opens with these words: “Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau was coming, and with him four hundred men. He divided the children between Leah,…” The line to keep is Genesis 33:5: “He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children whom God has graciously given your…” Carry the word “lifted” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is Genesis 33:5: “He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in Genesis 33? Then try this: Read “He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.
“He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.””
Genesis 33:5 · Genesis 33
Say it
Practice Genesis 33:5
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Helifteduphiseyes,andsawthewomenandthechildren;and“Whoarethesewithyou?”Hesaid,“ThechildrenwhomGodhasgivenservant.”
Talk about it
- What happens first in Genesis 33?
- Read “He lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, “Who are these with you?” He said, “The…” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from Genesis 33 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for Genesis 33. Help us remember Genesis 33:5 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If Genesis 33 is long, read Genesis 33:5 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 82 · the whole night
⭐ Genesis 33
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