Deborah and Rachel and Isaac all die. Benjamin is born. Rachel and Bethlehem as seen by Jeremiah and Matthew.

Continuing a study of Montanism and its comparison/contrast to the charismatic movement of our own day.

Dinah, Shechem, and two over-zealous brothers.

Jacob and Esau meet peaceably. Jacob settles into his new life in old Canaan.

Esau is coming! But the angels of God and a special "man" come first. Jacob is God's chosen and will be protected from ultimate harm.

Jacob and Laban share angry words then make a covenant of peace between them.

Jacob transfers Laban's wealth to himself. Laban is not too happy about it... Jacob then takes his family away.

Marcionism: Old Testament god different from New Testament god. Condemned by church. Montanism: Reminds us of the modern charismatic movement. All were excommunicated.

Eleven sons, one daughter, four wives: Time to go home! Not so fast, says Laban...

Right husband, wrong wife! Jacob agrees to seven more years for the privilege of marrying Rachel. Then the children start arriving...