Raintree Community Church

May 10, 2026

Text:  Genesis 35

Repentance and Renewal (Gen. 35:1-8)

• God calls Jacob to return to Bethel and renew his faith.
• Jacob proves his repentance by purifying himself and forsaking the foreign idols of the culture.
• God’s call to return is matched with His protection.

Promise and Purpose (Gen. 35:9-15)

• God reminds...

May 3, 2026

Texts:  Genesis 34:1-31; Psalm 94:1-23; Revelation 19:1-3; Romans 12:17-13:4

Shameful Acts of Injustice (Gen. 34:1-4)

• Dinah makes an unwise decision to “see the women of the land.”
• Dinah suffers through violation and humiliation.

Sinful Responses to Injustice (Gen. 34:5-31)

• Jacob’s disgraceful indifference
• The...

Apr 27, 2026

Texts:  Genesis 33:1-20; Ephesians 2:12-19

From Separation to Reconciliation (Gen. 33:1-11)

• Jacob’s posture of humility toward Esau
• God’s faithfulness in bringing about Esau and Jacob’s reconciliation
• Jacob’s gratitude for God’s provision, acceptance, and protection

From Reconciliation to Redirection...

Apr 20, 2026

Text: Genesis 32:1-32

Grappling with Fear Leads to Self-Reliance (Gen. 32:1-21)

• God reassures Jacob of His abiding presence and protection.
• Jacob grapples with his greatest fear and resorts to self-reliance instead of depending on God.

Apr 13, 2026

Text: Philippians 3:7-11

Main Idea: Enjoying fellowship with Christ is worth any hardship for Christ

1. Jesus is worth suffering the loss of all things
2. Hardship for Christ produces deep fellowship with Christ
3. Deeper fellowship with Christ is the supreme reward...