"There he built an altar, and he called the place El Bethel, because it was there that God revealed himself to him when he was fleeing from his brother." Genesis 35:7 When Jacob found out his brother Esau was going to be meeting him, he was scared. He had deceived Esau of his birthright and... Continue Reading →
Genesis 29:25 Deceive And Be Deceived
When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn't I? Why have you deceived me?" Genesis 29:25 Jacob had been working for his uncle Laban. At one point Laban said he needed to offer something to Jacob for his... Continue Reading →
Genesis 28:16-17 The House Of God
"When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it. He was afraid and said, How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven." Genesis 28:16-17 Jacob was in the process of... Continue Reading →
Genesis 25:33-34 Selling For Temporary Pleasure
"But Jacob said, 'Swear to me first.' So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright." Genesis 25:33-34 Esau had been out hunting all day and came... Continue Reading →
Genesis 22:12 Do Not Hold Back Anything
"Do not lay a hand on the boy, he said. Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son." Genesis 22:12 After waiting for nearly one hundred years, Abraham was in the process of doing what God had told... Continue Reading →