Jacob leaves Haran with 2 wives, 2 concubines, 12 children, flocks, men servants and maid servants ... and goes home to Canaan. A wrestling match occurs which changes his name and everything ... Israel! Genesis 30-35
Jacob leaves Haran with 2 wives, 2 concubines, 12 children, flocks, men servants and maid servants ... and goes home to Canaan. A wrestling match occurs which changes his name and everything ... Israel! Genesis 30-35
After Jacob's deception, he leaves home to go to his mom's homeland to find a wife. On the way he has a powerful dream of a stairway to heaven. The Lord talks to him. Jacob's 'Come to Jesus' moment has implications for us in the 21st century as well.
God asked Isaac to sacrifice His covenant son as worship. Abraham accurately reasoned that since God asked him to do this, God was going to raise Isaac from the dead. His faith had radically matured over the 35+ years. As deeply as Abraham loved Isaac... God loved them both more. Never forget that God loves you more than...
Genesis 12-13 God promises to bless Abram with children and land if he would go to a land He would show him. Abram and family went to Canaan and God affirmed His promise to Abram. But a famine caused Abram to go to Egypt -- instead of trusting God. After some difficulties, Abram went back to Bethel where he worshiped God. There are several spiritual principles just for us in the 21st century in this Scripture.
Genesis 6-9 Noah found grace in the eyes of The Lord. God started over with Noah and his family by saving them from the worldwide flood. He had Noah build and ark. Learn what your lifejacket is in this message.
