In Genesis 29, Jacob has met his match. In this chapter, he meets Laban and his two daughters. Jacob offers to work for the right to marry Rachel, only for Laban to trick him into marrying Leah instead. The deceiver finds himself deceived, but it also sets up the formation of the household that...
Published 06/09/24
Some stories in Genesis are difficult to digest. The story of Jacob stealing his brother’s blessing is one of them. It’s an episode that puts God’s sovereignty on display as he works through an imperfect family to accomplish his purposes. This week, we’re looking at this complex scene, what it...
Published 05/26/24