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Q5. (Genesis 25:28) What happens when your children sense that you love one child more than another? It would cause jealousy, and could cause hatred among siblings. Did such discrimination happen to you when you were growing up? No, I had great parents. They loved each of us equally If so, how are you finding healing? N/A How can we as parents love our children equally but differently? Each child is different, and each is a blessing from God. Parents can love each one without showing partiality. They may love one because they are in sports, and another because they love to write, but they can be loved equally.

Q4. (Genesis 27:33) Why couldn't Isaac reverse his blessing once he discovers Jacob's trickery? Only God can reverse the blessing. What is Isaac's role in this blessing? Isaac trusted God What is God's role in it? It was God's plan.

Q3. (Genesis 27:6-29) God had told Rebekah that Jacob is supposed to rule over Esau (Genesis 25:23). To what extent does this excuse her plan to deceive her husband Isaac? Rebekah took matters into her own hands – she played God. We need to wait on God to act and not take things into our own hands. How much responsibility does Jacob bear in the deception? I feel that Jacob was equally responsible.

Q2. Was Rebekah a spiritual woman, that is, interested in spiritual things? Yes, Rebekah was a spiritual woman

Q1. Why does the New Testament condemn Esau for selling his birthright? (Hebrews 12:16-17)

Q3. (Philemon 18-19) Paul vouches for Onesimus and puts up his money (at least in theory) to cover Onesimus's debts to Philemon. Is this wise in all cases? No, it wouldn't be wise in all cases. Why does Paul do it here? Because Onesimus was his friend and he loved him. How does Christ vouch for us? Christ paid our debt and vouched for us on the Cross. When should we vouch for our Christian brothers and sisters? We were told to love our neighbor as ourselves. Even though we shouldn't vouch for everyone, we should take a chance and vouch for our Christian brothers and sisters.

Q2. (Philemon 14) Why doesn't Paul come right out and command Philemon? Forgiveness must come from the heart, not a command. He wanted Philemon to forgive him because it was the right thing to do, not because someone told him to. Is this out of respect for his personhood or to build moral character in him -- or what? To help him build moral character.

Q1. (Philemon 12) Why does Paul send Onesimus back to Philemon where he can lose his freedom again? To make things right with his Master, Philemon. Why is it necessary for Paul to do this? To follow the Christian teachings of forgiveness. Why is it necessary for Onesimus to do this? To settle a dispute with his former Master.

Q4. (Colossians 4:17) Why do you think Archippus was singled out in verse 17? Because he was a leader in the Church of Colossae and needed a little encouragement. If you could invent a story of his role in the Colossian church, how would you describe Archippus? I would say that if he was in the Church today, he would be a Deacon, caring for and loving others. In what ways does he remind you of yourself? I think most of us need encouragement.

Q3. (Colossians 4:5-6) What instructions does Paul give us in sharing our faith with non-believers? To be gracious, and not give the impression that we are being defensive, or acting holier-than-thou. Why, do you think, we sometimes let opportunities slip by? We are afraid we will be rejected or afraid we won't be able to answer questions they might ask. How will our conversation being "full of grace" help us represent Christ well? If our conversations are full of grace, we will be reflecting Jesus, not reflecting on Him.

Q2. (Colossians 4:3-4) What prayer request does Paul ask of the Colossian believers? To pray for his Ministry and for those traveling with him. What does it mean to pray for an "open door." By praying for an

Q1. (Colossians 4:2) What guidelines does Paul give us to form our praying habits? Persistence, Alertness, and Thankfulness. If you put these into practice fully, how would they affect your prayer life? We would have a closer relationship with God and be better equipped to

Q4. (Colossians 3:25-4:1) What instructions does Paul give masters -- or employers, in our culture? Be fair and provide for them. What would happen in the workplace if employers sought to live by this rule? It would be a happier work place. Happy employees make for better work production.

Q3. (Colossians 3:22-24) If you apply Paul's instructions to slaves to the role of being an employee, what is the role of sincerity as an employee? Just as the slave obeyed his Master, we must do the same with our employer. He is in charge and we follow him. How do we live this out when working under a poor boss? We must still do a good job and earn our salary. We may not agree with our boss, but he is the one in charge. In what sense are we actually "working for the Lord"? "23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism."

Q2. (Colossians 3:20-21) In what way does obedience prepare a child for everyday life in the future? Obedience gives us structure in our adult lives. It teaches us how to get along in the