Category: Teaching

[Today: Genesis 37] Betrayed by Family. In Genesis 37, we are introduced to Joseph and the sad circumstances of his mistreatment by his brothers. Have you suffered at the hands of your loved ones? Have you ever faced betrayal and rejection in your life as Joseph did in his? God sustained Joseph through the very […]

[Today: Genesis 36] When God Blesses Your Enemy Away from You: In Genesis 36, we find the genealogy of the generations of Esau. Family trees in the Bible tend to be lengthy with many difficult to pronounce names, but taking the time to study them can be very fruitful. In this passage, we see how […]

[Today: Genesis 35] When God Says to Make a Geographical Move. In your life, have you ever made a geographical move solely by the leadership of the Holy Spirit? In this chapter, God instructs Jacob to move from Shechem to Bethel. It was not something Jacob planned on, but after the slaughter of the men […]

[Today: Genesis 34] Levi and Simeon Dishonor Jacob: In chapter 34 of Genesis Jacob’s only daughter ventures out alone and is taken advantage of by a young prince. What happens next is far from a fairy tale outcome, and as a result, Jacob’s sons Levi and Simeon bring ill repute on their father Jacob and […]

[Today: Genesis 33] . In this chapter after wrestling with the Lord at the brook Jabbok Jacob is met by Esau and four hundred men. How Jacob handles himself in the matter with Esau reveals his changed nature. He is not the conniving trickster any longer. He has wrestled with the Lord and had a […]

[Today: Genesis 32] Are You Ready for an Angelic Visitation? There has always been much talk about angels in Christian culture. Have you ever seen an angel in the flesh? We talk about witnessing an angel’s presence or sensing an angel is near, but a group of angels sought Jacob out and met him while […]

[Today: Genesis 31]. The Exceeding Increase of God’s Glory in Your Life. In this chapter we find the very first mention of the word “glory” connected with the increase and wealth that God had blessed Jacob with. Is God glorified in poverty? Does poverty provoke envy toward us among those who do not live for […]

[Today: Genesis 30] The Company You Keep Affects Your Destiny. In this chapter we read about Jacob’s home life and the dealings of God between Jacob, Leah and Rachel. The misdeeds and hatred between them profoundly affected their lives. Likewise we see Jacob’s relationship with Laban determining much in terms of God’s dealings with Laban […]

[Today: Genesis 29] Jacob Takes a Bride: In this chapter Jacob arrives among his kindred seeking a bride for himself by his father’s instruction. Jacob and Rachel are a type of Christ and His bride. As Jacob sought a bride for himself so Jesus is seeking a bride among the flocks of men. [Gen 29:1-35 […]

[Today: Genesis 28] Jacob Negotiates with God. In chapter 28 of Genesis Jacob takes his leave of Isaac and Rebekah to seek a wife among the daughters of his uncle Laban. On the journey to Padanaram he experiences a vision of angels ascending and descending on a ladder above him. The Lord appears and reiterates […]