Main Thought

God wants to bless people from every generation! One author defined a blessing as being empowered to prosper. God empowers us to prosper, through knowing Him, on many levels. He also calls us to bless the next generation. Different circumstances can make this difficult; however, we must look beyond our circumstances and serve in faith. We see this demonstrated by Isaac, whose faith to bless the next generation moved him past sickness and blindness. Both of Isaac’s sons were blessed indeed - and the impact of Isaac’s life lived on with them (and on believers around the world today).

Main Passages

By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff.
- Hebrews 11:20-21

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.
- Galatians 3:13-14

Discussion Questions

Has anyone from an older generation blessed you - or empowered you to prosper? How? Who has had the greatest impact on your relationship with God?
What’s one thing you would like to see the “next generation” learn, know, or experience?
Most Christians want to impact the next generation, but are unable because of present circumstances. What would help you move beyond opposing circumstances to bless the next generation?