Connect
Catch up with each other by asking how the past week has been.
Share your favorite summer memory so far.
Discuss
If you are familiar with the story of Jacob and Esau, what are the big take-aways for you?
What are a few ways that you can apply this story to your life today?
Pastor Kayra talked about how betrayal is a theme throughout this story. Have you ever experienced a deep betrayal by someone?
How are justice and forgiveness both satisfied?
What is the hardest part of forgiving others for you?
Pastor Kayra quotes Lewis Smedes saying that when you forgive someone you set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. How have you experienced this in your life?
Action Steps
Is there someone that you need to release into the hands of Jesus (as the first step of forgiveness)? If so, take the next step by praying or talking to someone that can help you.
If you need help with this or working through forgiving someone, consider signing up for the Abundant Conference
Prayer
Pray the Lord's Prayer together, out-loud, as a group.