Scripture: But Laban said to him, “If I have found favor in your sight, I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you. Genesis 30:27 ESV Observation: The remainder of chapter 30 tells of Laban angling and conniving to profit from Jacob’s prosperity. Fully aware that God’s blessings on Jacob also benefitted […]
Timely Blessings
Scripture: Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. She conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” And she called his name Joseph, saying, “May the LORD add to me another son!” Genesis 30:22-24 ESV Observation: As Jacob’s story continues, there’s much more drama awaiting. Laban […]
Boomerang Sins
Scripture: And in the morning, behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” Genesis 29:25 ESV Observation: After Jacob’s encounter with God in a dream where angels ascend and descend a ladder to heaven […]
Stairway to Heaven
Scripture: Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15 ESV Observation: As the narrative of Jacob’s adventures continues, in chapter 28, we read of Isaac calling Jacob and […]
Welfare Over Favoritism
Scripture: Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban my brother in Haran and stay with him a while, until your brother’s fury turns away— until your brother’s anger turns away from you, and he forgets what you have done to him. Genesis 27:43-45a ESV Observation: As if stealing his brother’s birthright was not […]
Fulfilled Through Sinners
Scripture: And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore, his name was called Edom.) Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright now.” Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” Genesis 25:30-32 ESV Observation: With the union of Isaac and […]
