We encounter three deaths in Jacob’s family. His favorite wife, his mother’s nurse and his father. But we also welcome one last child into this same family. In yesterday’s reading the death of “Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse” (verse 8a) was mentioned. I’m not sure how she got in this story. Was she traveling with Jacob and […]
It is time to move! Simeon and Levi have just decimated the city and Jacob fears retaliation. The land he purchased is not enough to keep him there, especially when God says “move on.” One of the BEST things that happened in this move is that the tents and the hearts of the people were […]
We look into an event in the life of one of Jacob’s daughters. It will change the history of many people. The cost was high to all involved. When Jacob’s children were being listed by their mothers we came across one of his daughters, Dinah. I’m sure she wasn’t the only girl but we met […]
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, […]
