Joseph’s brothers intended to kill the dreamer and thwart God’s plan. But unbeknownst to them, in their hatefulness and sin, they actively fulfill God’s plan. In Joseph’s life we see God’s sovereign hand and divine will fulfilled even through sinful...

In our sermon text we see the outcomes and paths of two sons, Jacob and Esau. Esau, though richly blessed by God does not become the son of the covenant promise. Jacob, chosen by God, is the son and benefactor of the covenant promises and settles in...

After Jacob’s disobedience and the devastating tragedy that befell his family, God once again calls Jacob home to Bethel. God is instructing Jacob to fulfill his vow and receive anew the covenant promises. Before Jacob can do that, he must repent...

Jacob’s failure to obey God and return to Bethel unnecessarily subjected his family to harm. Jacob’s family’s troubles are compounded when his sons violently avenge their sister’s kidnapping and rape. Their vengeance reveals what is in all our hearts...

There are two very simple biblical truths about world missions: the nations must hear the gospel and Christ has charged us to take it to them. And while this task is fraught with temporal danger, God has promised to be with us, assuring us that his...

A story that began with Jacob’s flight now ends with his return home. And not just return but, Jacob is able to build a house for himself in the promise land and an altar to worship the Lord. This is possible because God answered Jacob’s prayer and...

In our text today, Jacob is confronted with the reality of what awaits him when he meets his brother Esau again for the first time in twenty years.  However, unlike the Jacob we have read about previously, he seems to be understanding the tough...

Having endured 20 years of mistreatment, God calls Jacob and his family back to the promise land and finally he is able to separate himself from his cheating, deceitful father-in-law, Laban. Against all odds, Jacob has prospered and persevered under...

Religious practices are good and appropriate when they are practiced for the right reasons. Today, we will study a strange story of deceit and revenge, coupled with Jacob’s strange attempt to manipulate the natural order of events. We will look at...

The sons of Israel are born out of the conflict of two sisters which will continue with this family all the way to Egypt. However in the most puzzling moment of this text we can already see the great promise of God, that those who are grieving will...