Category: Teaching

[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 […]

[Today: Genesis 27] Jacob Steals the Birthright. In chapter 27 of Genesis Isaac is very old and plans to bequeath to Esau the birthright. Was this unfair, or was God working to bring about His immutable counsels through the bloodline of Jacob instead of his older brother? [Gen 27:1-46 KJV] 1 And it came to […]

[Today: Genesis 26]. Isaac Prospers in a Time of Famine. In chapter 26 of Genesis Isaac attempts to leave Canaan because of a devastating famine in the land. The angel of the Lord intercepts him and instructs that he should not go down to Egypt. As a result Isaac prospers against all odds as an […]

[Today: Genesis 25] Isaac Receives His Inheritance. In this chapter Abraham marries a third time to a woman named Keturah. This union produces eight sons during his advanced years in addition to Isaac and Ishmael. Abraham dies and is buried at Machpelah and Isaac begins to walk out his inheritance as the patriarch of the […]

[Today: Genesis 23] Sarah Dies and Abraham purchases the first land that he will own in his lifetime. At the age of 127 years old Sarah makes her departure leaving a grieving husband and a sorrowful son, Isaac. In the midst of these events, Abraham arranges for her burial by entering into lengthy negotiations with […]