Jacob and Esau finally have their reunion. And a joyous one it is. God has fulfilled Jacob’s request and brought him back to his land “in peace.” We don’t get to hear the story of what went on with Esau while Jacob was away but from their meeting we know God had blessed Esau too. […]
Jacob is still in preparation mode. He is about to encounter Esau after all these years. He is worried about that meeting and needs God’s help with it. Some of the things Jacob did to get ready for his encounter with Esau are: Divide his camp in two PRAY Send droves of gifts to Esau, […]
Jacob has just finished dealing with Laban and succeeded by God’s help alone. Now he faces another hurdle to returning home; his brother Esau. God told Jacob it was time to go home. When Jacob was on his way to Laban God made a personal promise to him. “I am with you and will watch over […]
Jacob has worked for Laban long enough! It’s time to take what is his and go home. But Laban doesn’t want to turn loose. Jacob and company have to sneak out. Jacob’s breeding policies have left him better off than Laban but both have huge flocks. Jacob has also accumulated a lot of possessions while […]
Jacob has paid his debt for both his wives and has fathered at least eleven children, ten of which were boys. He wants to go home now. But Laban wants to keep getting rich off of Jacob’s work. The first thing that has me scratching my head here is that Jacob asks Laban to give […]
