We continue with Jacob’s progeny. These are the children God blessed Jacob with through four different wives. All of these were born in the land of Haran while with Laban. We have Leah’s first four in part 1 and both their maid’s in part 2. I hope to make it to Joseph today. We left […]
We continue to meet Jacob’s progeny. Leah has had 4 children already. It’s time to meet the rest of the gang. Four mothers, 12 children, for now. God has shown Leah favor in the area of motherhood. The reason given is that she has no favor in Jacob’s heart. In fact, she is “hated.” She […]
We meet Jacob’s progeny. His children that were born to him in the Land of Haran while in Laban’s house and employee. In most of the bible stories we come across, having children is considered a show of God’s favor. Those who couldn’t have children were thought to be cursed or being punished by God […]
Jacob goes to Laban for safety and to find a wife. It wasn’t Jacob’s idea. It was his parents. Laban does a ‘sister switch’ on him so that he winds up with two wives instead of one. We will rejoin Jacob on his journey to safety from Esau. Esau isn’t chasing him, but neither is […]
Jacob is on his way to Laban. He spends the night near Luz. God meets him in a dream and reaffirms His promises. Jacob changes its name from Luz to Bethel. This is another one of those stories that MANY people know ‘of’ but few know ‘about’ the story. They have heard of Jacob’s ladder. […]