First Word, July 12, 2026

Pastor Scott Grorud
Sermon Text: Various verses from Genesis 32, 33, and 34
Gospel Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Sermon Title: God’s Power Vs. God’s Promise
What does this mean? (Sermon discussion questions)
1) What was the ultimate source of Jacob’s deep distress in Genesis 32?
2) On what did Jacob base his prayer for God’s deliverance from Esau?
3) What is so disturbing about the attack Jacob experienced that night?
4) What central and essential truth does this text proclaim to Christians today?