Still living in Canaan as a foreigner
Joseph and his brothers: Genesis 37–50 If you’re keeping track of how long Abraham and his descendants lived as foreigners in Canaan, …
Tag Archives: Jacob
Should we rely on divination?
Jacob’s time with Laban: Genesis 30–31 Laban never quite gave the impression that he really knew God. It’s not just …
Birthrights for sale: cheap!
Two stories Esau/Jacob, Abimilech/Isaac: Genesis 25–28 Now, I like lentils as much as the next person, and probably more, but …
A clever argument fails to entrap (part 2)
Jesus continues his criticism of the religious leaders, telling the parables to show their disobedience and rejection of God—the two …
Psalms: God is highly exalted
Psalms of praise: Psalm 47–49, 84–85, 87 Many of the psalms have no author attributed to them, so we have …
Joseph plays the pesky little brother
Joseph and his brothers: Genesis 37–50 There was some antagonism towards Joseph from his half brothers. The rivalry between their mothers was …
Jacob the sly peacemaker
Jacob meets Esau after 20 years away: Genesis 32–35 After 20 years away, Jacob was to meet Esau again. It was …
A boundary stone set at Mizpah in Gilead
Jacob’s time with Laban: Genesis 30–31 Boundaries can be set centuries before they’re seen on the ground, or even longer. Laban …
Jacob’s unearned blessing
Esau marries again, Jacob goes to Paddan-Haran, works for Laban, marries Rachel and Leah, and has 11 of his sons …
Jacob’s humility
Jacob meets Esau after 20 years away: Genesis 32–35 After 20 years of working for Laban, and multiple promises from …
Laban’s greed
Jacob’s time with Laban: Genesis 30–31 In the 20 years Jacob worked for Laban, it is clear that Laban valued …
Sibling rivalry: Rachel and Leah
Esau marries again, Jacob goes to Paddan-Haran, works for Laban, marries Rachel and Leah, and has 11 of his sons …
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