As Jacob steps into an unfamiliar place, God meets him and promises to be with him. Jacob responds by trying to cut a deal with God. How will we respond when God meets us?

On this Easter Sunday, we spent time think on the truthfulness of the resurrection of Jesus, the necessity of faith, the transforming power of the resurrection for those who believe, and the beauty of the gospel masterpiece.

On this Easter Sunday, we spent time think on the truthfulness of the resurrection of Jesus, the necessity of faith, the transforming power of the resurrection for those who believe, and the beauty of the gospel masterpiece.

In a story with no hero, we learn how not to pursue God's blessing. In Isaac and Esau we see the way our love of things or people can cloud our vision, and in Rebekah and Jacob we see how we can resort to manipulation or deception to seek God's favor. In all of this, God is working for our good and his glory, calling us to faith.

In a story with no hero, we learn how not to pursue God's blessing. In Isaac and Esau we see the way our love of things or people can cloud our vision, and in Rebekah and Jacob we see how we can resort to manipulation or deception to seek God's favor. In all of this, God is working for our good and his glory, calling us to faith.

In a story with no hero, we learn how not to pursue God's blessing. In Isaac and Esau we see the way our love of things or people can cloud our vision, and in Rebekah and Jacob we see how we can resort to manipulation or deception to seek God's favor. In all of this, God is working for our good and his glory, calling us to faith.

As we journey with Isaac from fear to faith and famine to feasting, we are called to trust God's promises to bless us with provision and the gift of his presence.

As we journey with Isaac from fear to faith and famine to feasting, we are called to trust God's promises to bless us with provision and the gift of his presence.

As we journey with Isaac from fear to faith and famine to feasting, we are called to trust God's promises to bless us with provision and the gift of his presence.

In a moment, Esau makes a decision that will mark him for the rest of his life. We learn from his character and actions that we should value the things of God far above the things of this earth.