Mwanzo 46:4

Fear can convince us to stay where we are, avoid obedience, and believe that what God asks of us is too difficult. But fear does not get to determine the direction of our lives. In this 3-day plan, we will confront paralyzing fear, remember God’s promises, and learn to move forward in faith. Through Scripture, we will recognize the voice of fear, overcome its hold on us, and trust that the One calling us forward is greater than anything standing in our way. It is time to declare: Fear, you’ve lost your hold on me.

When I think about steering through various significant choices, I often find myself looking at Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. As we read through his life, we see that Jacob came to three major forks in the road. This plan will explore each of those decisive moments in his life and how they apply to us today.

For millennia, God’s people have been carrying out a weekly Bible study plan. Every year, they read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy. In synagogue each week, they read and study a Bible passage—the weekly parshah. This week’s parshah is called “Vayigash,” which is Hebrew for “and he came near,” and covers Genesis 44:18-47:27.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the third part "The Story of Joseph." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.