Jacob, for much of his story, has been indifferent to the presence of God. But God is a pursuing God. God was faithful even when Jacob wasn't.

God sent Gabriel with a surprising message to Mary. She would be the mother of a very special baby. But this plan must have been overwhelming. Mary gives us a blueprint on how to overcome the fear of God's plan for our life.

God had always been present with Jacob, even when Jacob didn't realize it. Jacob had begun to know God but he still hadn't fully incorporated his faith into his life which would result in tragedy. How does God want to mature your faith?

Zechariah never expected to see an angel, nor have a child at his age. God often gives of gifts of blessing that come in unexpected ways. At times these gifts stretch us and help us grow in our spiritual maturity and faith. Where is God sending an unexpected gift your way?

Jacob knows that it is time to leave his Uncle Laban and return home. That will mean facing his brother who had wanted to kill him 20 years earlier. It seemed that God had told him to go home, but would God protect him?

Isaiah, the prophet, wrote 700 years before Jesus was born. He brought downtrodden people a message of hope. There would come a time when they would be restored. That message was not only for the people of Isaiah's time but it is also a message for us today. God would step into time to change the world.

Isaiah, the prophet, wrote 700 years before Jesus was born. He brought downtrodden people a message of hope. There would come a time when they would be restored. That message was not only for the people of Isaiah's time but it is also a message for us today. God would step into time to change the world.

The dueling deceiver saga continues. Jacob realizes that he must escape the clutches of his Uncle Laban. Jacob gets insight into the heart of God in these circumstances.

Jacob had been a deceiver most of his life. Now he has met his match in his Uncle Laban. God has told Laban that he is blessed because of Jacob, but still Laban deceives Jacob. When have you had to deal with a schemer?

Saul was an up and coming Jewish scholar. He was sure that he was doing God's work as he attempted to stop the Christian movement. How would the Divine Intruder change all that?