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Medan Bible Study Guide

Patriarchs · b. 1843 BC

Third son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2).

From the family tree

Parents
Abraham, Keturah
Siblings
Ishmael, Midian, Isaac, Jokshan, Ishbak, Shuah, Zimran
Dates
b. 1843 BC
Era
Patriarchs

Teaching prompt

Read about Medan: "Third son of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:2)." What does this teach us about God's plan?

Discussion questions

  1. How does Medan's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
  2. What would you have done in Medan's place?
  3. Which scripture passage about Medan stands out most to you, and why?

Scripture

  • Genesis 25:2
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