The Story of Jacob: An 8-Week Bible Study

By Colleen D. Searcy, Foreword by Jen Wilkin

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The Story of Jacob: An 8-Week Bible Study

By Colleen D. Searcy, Foreword by Jen Wilkin

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Inductive Bible Study Helps Readers Understand the Story of Jacob

A patriarch of the Christian faith, Jacob paints a picture of God’s people who waver between trusting God and taking matters into their own hands. Jacob’s story is one of deception, family conflict, faithfulness, and blessing, and marks the beginning of the nation called Israel. It serves as a reminder that despite our hasty plans and utter failures, the God of Jacob is faithful to his people and his promises. 

This addition to the Meet Me in the Bible series presents a practical 5-step framework for examining the story of Jacob. Ideal for personal use and groups at any level, this inductive study helps readers observe and interpret Scripture and apply it to everyday life. Each chapter explores a section of the biblical text, helping us understand the nature of God and his pursuit of our wandering hearts. Learn more about Meet Me in the Bible books and workshops at colleensearcy.com.

  • The Meet Me in the Bible Series: Offers a simple 5-step framework for studying any book of the Bible, individually or in a group
  • Additional Study Tools: Each book in this series comes with a bookmark, ample space for note-taking, discussion questions, and helpful appendixes for further study 
  • Unique Combination of Scripture Journal and Bible Reading Guide
  • Inductive: Helps readers observe and interpret the story of Jacob and apply it to their everyday life
  • Spiral-Bound: Pages lie flat to make reading and writing more comfortable
  • Foreword by Jen Wilkin: Author of the bestselling books Women of the WordNone Like Him; and Ten Words to Live By

Author:

Colleen D. Searcy

Colleen D. Searcy is a Bible teacher, speaker, and creator of the Meet Me in the Bible study series. She is on staff at the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, and leads workshops for churches across the country. Colleen and her husband, Wes, have two sons, Sam and Tate. You can learn more about Meet Me in the Bible books and workshops at colleensearcy.com.

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 152
Size: 7.375 in x 9.125 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-9690-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-9690-2
ISBN-UPC: 9781433596902
Case Quantity: 24
Published: May 06, 2025

Table of Contents

Foreword by Jen Wilkin
Meet Me in the Bible: A Simple Framework for Reading the Bible and Enjoying God
Why Study the Story of Jacob?
Introduction to the Story of Jacob

The Story of Jacob
Chapter 1: Jacob Wrestles with Esau (Genesis 25:19–26:35)
Chapter 2: Jacob Deceives Isaac; The God of Abraham Promises (Genesis 27:1–28:22)
Chapter 3: Jacob, Leah, and Rachel (Genesis 29:1–30:24)
Chapter 4: Jacob Wrestles with Laban (Genesis 30:25–31:55)
Chapter 5: Jacob Wrestles with God (Genesis 32:1–33:20)
Chapter 6: The Tragedy of Dinah; From Jacob to Israel (Genesis 34:1–35:29)
Chapter 7: The Descendants of Esau and the Descendants of Jacob (Genesis 36:1–8; 46:1–34; 47:27–31; 49:28–33)

Meet Me in the Bible Toolkit
Tool 1: The Attributes of God
Tool 2: Bible Timeline
Tool 3: Map
Tool 4: Bookmark Content
Tool 5: Prayer Pages