Before we close out this section about the life of Jacob…before we turn our attention to his boys, we need to take a brief look at chapters 35–36. This chapter begins with God reiterating his promises to Jacob. 

Why did He bother to do that? To remind us that Jacob was still the child of God's promise despite all the dirty water that had gone under the bridge. Despite lying to his father. Despite how he treated his brother. Despite his lies. It was a new day…and he was a new man in many ways. When God called him, he knew what he was getting. He knew that Jacob’s calling would take some time to be formed. 

God would do what he said he would do! That’s what I want us to remember. God will do what He says he will do. He did for Jacob and will for you too! (Genesis 35-36)

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As we continue the saga of Jacob, we come to a critical moment in Jacob’s life. He had done a lot of things that he probably wasn’t proud of and now he was having to face some of those things. Chapter 33 opens with these words, “Jacob looked up and there was Esau…” (33:1). The last time Jacob had seen his twin brother Esau was about 20 years ago. If this were an epic mini-series, there would be a flashback to when he deceived his father, Isaac, by pretending to be Esau and stole Esau’s blessing. (Genesis 33-34)

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The first half of his life could be summed up in one word, “con man.” Sure, he was a family man and businessman, and his name will be changed to Israel later in life, but what stands out most during that time of his life is that he was a hustler. He was calculating, sneaky, and shrewd at every turn! He manipulated people and situations to get what he wanted. All he needed to succeed was opportunity and rationale, and he was off to the races. Point is…Jacob was driven to use whatever means necessary to gain power and get what he wanted. But…he was about to meet his match. The tables are about to turn on him. (Genesis 29-30)

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It’s important to remember that even though God chose Jacob before he was born, He still needed to bring him to a place where he would encounter God and be radically changed from the inside out. The turnaround in Jacob’s life began with a crisis. He was stuck. He was afraid. And, in that situation, he did what many of us do when we are stuck and afraid—he prayed. Here’s the thing…He didn’t deserve to be loved by God. He knew that. Here’s what happened. Genesis 31-32

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Jacob was a wicked, deceitful, dishonest, and promiscuous man. Yet, despite his terrible behavior, he always came out on top. Jacob’s story is one long litany of self-centeredness, deceit, and success. As we read it, we need to ask the question: “Why?” Why was such a rotten character blessed so profusely? Through this process, we might gain insight into ourselves and our beliefs about God. Genesis 27-28

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Abraham had two sons. According to the text, Ishmael did not resemble his father, spiritually, at least. He did not receive God's covenant promises or possess his father's generous nature. Instead, his family “lived in hostility toward all their brothers” (25:18). 

Isaac, on the other hand, was a carbon copy of his father - which was both good and bad. Like father, like son, for better or worse. Let’s notice the family resemblance between Isaac and his father, Abraham, learning some lessons along the way. Genesis 25-26

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Let's explore the behind-the-scenes story that reveals something different and refreshing about God. This story teaches us how to ACT and guides us on how to THINK about God. The story showcases the faith and character of Abraham, Eliezer, and Rebekah. But God was the one working behind the scenes to bring these two young people and their families together. Genesis 23-24

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The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the most significant event in human history, changing the game for all of us. It serves as a critical link between the book of Revelation and the book of Genesis, forming the foundation and cornerstone of Christianity. This event is the central focus of history, and without it, time itself would be different. The impact of the resurrection is not limited to the mere occurrence of the event but extends to how it influences our lives. The most extensive treatment of the resurrection in all of Scripture can be found in 1 Corinthians 15.

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Are you finding it difficult to take God at his word? Then you need to hear the opening lines of Genesis 21:1–2: “Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. 2 Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.” Isn't that good to hear?

Although it took 25 years, God didn't forget his promise to Sarah (17:19). Unlike us, God never forgets, overlooks or ignores his word. He is always willing and able to fulfill his commitments without any limitations of time, health, or strength. Be it giving a baby to a 90-year-old woman or raising his Son from the dead, nothing is impossible for the Lord. Rest assured, the Lord always does what he says he'll do.  Genesis 21-22

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In Genesis 18, we find Abraham pleading that God might spare the city of Sodom. Yes, he pled, primarily on behalf of the righteous, but his plea was that God spare the entire city! He asked if the Lord would judge the righteous and the wicked the same way. 

Sadly, the next chapter informs us that there were not even ten righteous people in the whole place. A look around the city reveals that many of these unrighteous people looked a lot like those we interact with daily. In fact, they looked a lot like us! They were just doing life… “Living their best life!” “Living the dream!”…as we like to say. But here we find Abraham praying for their salvation!

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