As Jacob, Leah, and Rachel all look for satisfaction in various relationships, they teach us that no human relationship can satisfy the deepest longings of our souls.

As Jacob, Leah, and Rachel all look for satisfaction in various relationships, they teach us that no human relationship can satisfy the deepest longings of our souls.

Like he does with Jacob, God will not cease to pursue us with blessing, even while he reveals the sinful circumstances we have not settled. Our life as God’s children is marked by the simultaneous blessing and discipline of our Father.

Like he does with Jacob, God will not cease to pursue us with blessing, even while he reveals the sinful circumstances we have not settled. Our life as God’s children is marked by the simultaneous blessing and discipline of our Father.

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?

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.