God meets Jacob in the middle of his journey and confirms the unilateral promise of blessing. Even though Jacob has a hard time receiving this unconditional grace and still wants to bargain with God, he responds in worship the best way he can.

Rebekah and Jacob attempt to work out God's plans through deceitful means, which backfires and leads to division and the threat of death. Anytime humans try to play "God," chaos ensues. Thankfully, through a gracious inversion, God becomes human and puts everything back to right.

Isaac and his family are flooded with God's goodness, as they are given protection, provision, and peace - even while dwelling as foreigners in the midst of great famine. This provides us with a snapshot of Eden, foreshadowing the day when the true Shepherd will bring a new creation through his life, death, and resurrection.

God reveals that His upside-down way of working in the world will continue through a chosen one, Jacob, the younger of Rebekah's twins. This would've been a shocking revelation, but if we've been paying attention, we'll be in tune with the pattern that's emerging. This story points us forward to the most unlikely chosen One of all. And His success is guaranteed.

God has graciously revealed Himself to humanity through His creation and His word. Though this is remarkable, this revelation alone is not enough to redeem the world. The final revelation we're pointed to in Psalm 19 is the best news ever - God has revealed Himself finally and completely in the person of Jesus. And His redemption is offered to all.

God's design is that His people dwell in His presence. This is when we are most whole, happy, and secure. But this mission does not come without a cost. Christ Himself came and dwelt among sinful men and obeyed His Father, even unto death, so that we might be united to God's presence for eternity.

God's people are commanded to sing so that the praises of Yahweh might expand to every corner of the earth. But this isn't just any song. It's the song of God's salvation and kingship, that is ultimately fulfilled in the person of Christ. And when Jesus reigns, the entire earth will be at rest.

The psalmist, David, feels freedom to cry out and share with God how he feels, including making accusations against God Himself. But soon, his authentic anger gives way to a surprising joy and peace that is just as authentic. But how does this transformation happen? And is this same transformation possible for those of us who find ourselves still crying out, "How Long, O Lord?!?"

The Psalmist records a number of promises for the people of God in Psalm 91. But who are these promises really about? And how do they apply for us in our day and age? The answers drive us to rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Where do we turn when we need help? False idols of this age clamor for our attention and trust, but there is only one strong tower where we can find shelter. This Kingdom of God cannot be shaken and the reign of King Jesus will never end. He is the Rock of Ages.