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Jacob's escaped Laban, but now dreads meeting his vengeful brother Esau. 

Join us for a tense night by the Jabbok River where prayer, fear, and a mysterious wrestling match change Jacob forever.

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Jacob flees Laban after years of being cheated. God directs him home, but Laban pursues, angered by Jacob's secret departure and the theft of his idols by Rachel. A tense confrontation leads to a covenant.

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The drama intensifies in Genesis 30 as Rachel and Leah fiercely compete to bear Jacob children, leading to surrogacy, the birth of eleven sons and a daughter, and Jacob's eventual desire to return home. 

In this episode we witness Jacob navigating intense family drama and emerging resilient amidst constant pressure.

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Get ready for some serious irony in Genesis 29! Jacob, who famously deceived his father Isaac to steal his brother's blessing, now finds himself on the receiving end of a major trick from Laban. His pursuit of Rachel takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Leah. 

Join us as we explore this chapter where the trickster gets tricked, and the drama unfolds!

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Jacob flees Esau's wrath, sent by Isaac to find a wife. On his journey, at Bethel, God appears in a dream of a ladder to heaven, reaffirming the covenant and promising his presence and future return to the land. This marks a pivotal moment of divine encounter for Jacob.

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This chapter details Rebekah and Jacob's scheme to deceive the aging, blind Isaac into giving Jacob the blessing intended for Esau. Jacob, disguised, presents a meal to his father and receives the crucial blessing. Upon Esau's return and discovery of the trickery, fury erupts, leading Rebekah to send Jacob away for his safety. 

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Famine forces Isaac to Gerar. He deceives about Rebekah like Abraham. Well disputes arise but God blesses him greatly. He prospers, faces envy, and eventually makes peace with Abimelech, reaffirming God's promise despite recurring challenges. 

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After Sarah dies, Abraham has more kids with Keturah. He then passes away. 

The story shifts to Isaac and Rebekah's twins, Esau and Jacob. We see their different personalities, and a big choice: Esau gives up his special birthright for something to eat. 

Tune in to explore the themes of family lines, important choices and their lasting impact.

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Abraham wants Isaac to marry within their family. His helper prays for God's guidance on his journey, while also paying attention to his own instincts. He meets kind Rebekah at a well. 

This is a story about trusting God's plan and the importance of your own gut feeling in big decisions. 

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Grief meets careful business in Genesis 23. Abraham buys a burial place, legally securing a piece of the promised land for his family. Discover the significance of this transaction and its lasting implications. 

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