Shawn's teaching highlights the Old Testament's role in understanding Christ, refutes modern moral decay views, emphasizes hope, and the Holy Spirit as a pledge of redemption.

The teaching emphasizes the role of women in biblical genealogies, focusing on Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba, highlighting themes of redemption, inclusion, and marriage's significance in God's plan. It also explores God's relationship with Israel as a marriage, addressing themes of faithfulness and spiritual adultery, culminating in a new covenant through Jesus.

Teaching on Genesis 38 highlights Judah's moral challenges, deception, and familial duties. It discusses Onan's misunderstood sin, masturbation's biblical view, and spiritual liberty.

Joseph's story in Genesis 37-50 highlights familial favoritism, sibling rivalry, and divine mission parallels with Jesus. Dreams as divine communication require scriptural alignment.

Jacob's journey to Bethel, name change to Israel, Rachel's death, spiritual rebirth, Esau's lineage, Joseph's betrayal, and prophetic dreams are key themes.

Shechem's genuine feelings for Dinah conflict with cultural norms; Jacob's sons use deceit and violence, highlighting tensions in intermarriage and identity. Shawn emphasizes biblical caution against foreign marriages, using circumcision deceitfully for revenge. Jacob's fear and self-centeredness contrast with God's directive for spiritual renewal. A parable illustrates God's invitation to all, requiring faith and readiness. A nation's divine protection is remembered as a testament to God's goodness.

Shawn's teaching examines Genesis 32-34, focusing on Jacob's spiritual journey, the significance of Peniel, the ethical implications of gid ha-nasheh, Jacob's reconciliation with Esau, and the cultural context of Dinah's story, highlighting ancient norms and interpretations.

Shawn's teaching highlights Jacob's transformation to Israel, symbolizing spiritual struggle, human potential, and inward faith over outward power, emphasizing spiritual renewal.

Jacob's fear of Esau leads him to divide possessions and seek God's protection. He exemplifies humility, faith, and strategic reconciliation, paralleling Jesus' submission. His wrestling at Peniel symbolizes spiritual struggle and transformation, emphasizing reliance on divine intervention and genuine desire to know God.