Jabez: Conceived in Pain, Delivered in Victory

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Jabez: Conceived in Pain, Delivered in Victory episodes

March 24, 2009 Episode 31
Jabez finishes his story and gives each of his great-grandchildren his blessing before he departs from them for the last time. He saves his richest blessing for his youngest great-grandson. In the Epilogue, the historical significance of Jabez's life -- and his prayer -- are revealed. How much influence did the story of Jabez's life and his prayer have over his beloved Dodo? (Chapter 71 & Epilogue)
24 min
March 17, 2009 Episode 30
Tiras hosts a feast to celebrate the return of Elishua, Mishael, and Eran. Mishael tells the caravan leaders how the Philistine was defeated. Eran explains why he did not break his father's pledge and bears testimony to Jabez's honor. Mishael and Elishua are joined together in marriage. To whom does Eran give the credit for tracking down the Philistine and Elishua? To what does Mishael give the credit for defeating Kelb-bar-Berakh? (Chapters 69 & 70)
25 min
March 10, 2009 Episode 29
The caravan tries to take action against Kelb-bar-Berakh. Tiras awakens Jabez that night, looking for Mishael. Jabez finds Eran missing, as well. What does the Sabbath bring to the village? Who gives a precious gift to Jabez? Was Jabez's pledge to the Philistine broken? (Chapters 66 - 68)
25 min
March 03, 2009 Episode 28
The village celebrates the betrothal of Elishua to Mishael. Tiras solidifies his trading partnerships by inviting other caravans to the wedding feast. The presence of the caravans attract unwanted attention to the village. Jabez is confronted by someone who knows about his sin with the woman from Gath. How does Elishua know when Mishael will be near? How does Jabez recognize the man at the well? Who prevents Jabez from acting on his desire for revenge? (Chapters 64 & 65)
26 min
February 24, 2009 Episode 27
Tiras confronts the person who stole from his family. Jabez offers to take the punishment in the place of the one accused. Mishael reveals the true reason behind the missing treasure. Jabez's anger and shame burn within him at the charges leveled against him. How does Mishael react when he hears of the theft? What answer does Jabez give Jeruel regarding the bride-price for Elishua? (Chapters 61 - 63)
30 min
February 17, 2009 Episode 26
The caravan leaves the village and heads south to meet with an Egyptian caravan. Mishael and another rider travel on unladen camels to find the caravan, leaving the village at a fast pace. The village buzzes with gossip about Jeruel and Elishua, but Jabez is adamant about waiting until after the Sabbath to tell Jeruel his answer. Just before the Sabbath starts, the caravan returns with bad news. Tiras accuses someone in the village of stealing from him. (Chapters 58 - 60)
25 min
February 10, 2009 Episode 25
For the first time in several years, the village is visited by a caravan of merchants. The villagers are excited and take the caravan's presence as a sign their village is no longer despised and wretched. Tiras, the patriarch of the merchant clan, establishes a friendship with Jabez. Elishua holds a priceless necklace in her hands, but cannot afford to trade for it. Tiras and Jabez share stories of someone they both know. Why does one of the caravan members seem familiar to Jabez? What can three honeycakes buy? (Chapters 56 & 57)
22 min
February 03, 2009 Episode 24
Eran solves the mystery behind the barrenness of Jabez's flock. Jabez remembers the pain of not having a future and is burdened by a desire to bless Eran with a flock of his own. He is also burdened by Elishua's deepening silence. Jabez is approached by Jeruel -- a man in the village -- who asks Jabez a question he had never considered. What does Eran see in the flock that Jabez could not? Why has Elishua fallen silent? What question does Jeruel ask that Jabez must consider? (Chapters 53 - 55)
29 min
January 27, 2009 Episode 23
Sh'muel gives Jabez a message from an old friend. Jabez accepts the message and acts upon it, leading to his forgiveness. When Jabez's eyes are opened, he sees how much he has missed since the day of destruction. He is restored to his family and receives an honor from Eran. Jabez teaches Eran and Elishua the true meaning of sacrificial giving. What is the message that opens Jabez's eyes? Who is it from? Why is Jabez willing to sacrifice the last lamb from his flock? (Chapters 50 - 52)
25 min
January 19, 2009 Episode 22
Jabez discovers he cannot take his place on the battlefield to avenge the death of his family. He is forced to remain and rebuild his village. Jabez is visited by an old enemy, but is not able to discern the enemy's presence. His guilt and shame gnaw at him, causing him to sink into depression. How come Jabez cannot sense the Accuser's presence? What does the Accuser say that forces Jabez into the pit of despair? Why does Sh'muel want to spend time with Jabez? (Chapters 47 - 49)
25 min