Limping with God

Life with God isn’t always a straight line. This series looks at the life of Jacob, a man full of flaws and failures, yet chosen by God. Through his story, we discover that God walks with us even when we limp, shaping us with his Grace. Whether you’re feeling strong in faith or stuck in weakness, Jacob’s journey helps us reflect on our own story and points us to a God who never gives up on His people.

Week 1 – The Early Years: God Doesn’t Work for You

Date: August 10
Scripture: Genesis 28:10–22
Summary: Jacob tries to manipulate blessings from God, but this moment at Bethel reveals a deeper truth: God isn’t ours to control. He chooses to bless us, not because of who we are, but because of who He is. This week invites you to move from bargaining with God to simply trusting Him.
Reflection Question: Where in your life have you tried to control or bargain with God? What might it look like to surrender that area to His care instead?

Week 2 – Mid-Life Crises: You Don’t Do Sin, Sin Does You

Date: August 17
Scripture: Genesis 29:15–30
Summary: Jacob, once the deceiver, is now deceived. His story shows how sin has a way of catching up with us, and how God’s grace keeps pursuing us anyway. Even when things are complicated or unfair, God is still at work.
Reflection Question: How have the consequences of past decisions shaped your current season? In what ways is God still showing up for you even in the mess?

Week 3 – Finally Growing Up: Begging for Blessing

Date: August 24
Scripture: Genesis 32:22–33:17
Summary: Alone and afraid, Jacob wrestles with God and refuses to let go without a blessing. That night becomes the turning point of his life. This week explores how God sometimes meets us in our struggles, not to defeat us, but to change us. We don’t earn His blessing, but we learn to cling to Him for it.
Reflection Question: What struggle are you facing right now that feels like wrestling with God? How might God be using that moment to shape or bless you?

Week 4 – Growing Old: The Limp Becomes a Legacy

Date: August 31
Scripture: Genesis 49:1–33
Summary: At the end of his life, Jacob blesses the next generation. His legacy is not perfection, but faith passed on. This final week reminds us that God uses our whole story, limps and all, to impact the people who come after us. God’s grace is bigger than our past and continues through our life and beyond.
Reflection Question: When others look at your life, what kind of spiritual legacy will they see? How can you begin speaking grace and faith into the next generation?