Discussion Questions
What kinds of things make you laugh?
When have you offered hospitality to strangers?
What went well? What was challenging?
When have you felt unseen, only to learn someone noticed you as the visitors noticed Sarah?
Who are the unseen members of our community?
Acting on the Word
Pay attention this week to those who are working behind the scenes. Find a way to notice and acknowledge them.
Daily Readings
Sunday: Genesis 18:1-15 Three Visitors for Abraham and Sarah
Monday: Genesis 21:1-7 Isaac is Born to Sarah and Abraham
Tuesday: Genesis 25:19-28 Jacob and Esau born to Isaac and Rebekah
Wednesday: Genesis 27:1-40 Jacob and Rebekah deceive Isaac
Thursday: Genesis 27:41-18:5 Jacob Leaves Home
Friday: Genesis 29:13-30 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
Saturday: Genesis 31:1-18 Jacob flees Laban
What surprises you about these “origin stories”? What is familiar to you? What questions do you have? Take some time to ponder these questions, perhaps journaling about them.