Jacob Arrived at Paddan-aram
Jacob had been traveling to Paddan-aram. This devotional reading looks at his arrival and his connecting with his family. Nuggets The trip from Beersheba to Paddan-aram would have lasted weeks.Jacob…
Jacob’s Response to God
After Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to Heaven, he hers God speaking to him This devotional reading looks at his response and how his request for a promise pertains…
Jacob’s Dream at Bethel
As Jacob started on his journey to Paddan-aram, he had a very important encounter. This devotional reading looks at how Jehovah, at the top of the stairway, met Jacob, at…
Jacob Sent to Laban
In order to evade Esau’s anger, Jacob is sent to Paddan-aram to find a wife. This devotional reading looks at the blessing Isaac gives him and the newsletter for the…
Isaac Blessed Esau
Oh, no! Isaac hadn’t blessed Esau – he had blessed Jacob. This devotional reading looks at how Isaac blessed Esau and Esau’s response. Nuggets Timing can be everything, but Jacob…
Isaac Blessed Jacob
Isaac started things in motion to bless Esau, but Rebekah came up with a plan so that Jacob could get the blessing. This devotional reading looks at how the deception…
Preparing to Bless Esau
Esau had sold the birthright to Jacob many years before. This devotional reading looks at setting up the blessing. Nuggets Isaac was going to go against Jehovah’s decree and give…
Isaac and Abimelech
Like Abraham’s Abimelech, Isaac’s Abimelech came to enter into a treaty with Isaac. This devotional reading looks at their relationship after Isaac’s lie was exposed. Nuggets Isaac obeyed Jehovah.Isaac –…
Isaac Moved to Gerar
We finally have a chapter that focuses solely on Isaac. This devotional reading looks at his move to Gerar when a famine occurred. Nuggets A severe famine in Canaan necessitated…
Esau Sold His Birthright
Isaac and Rebekah’s twin boys grew but had different viewpoints. This devotional reading looks at their controversy over the birthright. Nuggets Isaac had a dysfunctional family — probably because he…