Jacob’s Wrestling Match with God
The Jabbok River was behind Jacob, and Esau was in front of him. This devotional reading looks at the night in between, which included an unusual wrestling match. Nuggets Jehovah…
Jacob’s Gifts for Esau
Jacob and Esau had parted company 20 years early with anger and fear. This devotional reading looks at how Jacob tried to curry Esau’s favor. Nuggets Jacob’s gift to Esau…
Jacob and Esau on a Collision Course
With Jacob on the way home from Paddan-aram, we know he is going to run into Esau sooner or later. This devotional reading looks at what happened when Jacob knew…
Jacob and Laban’s Covenant
Laban caught up with Jacob after he quietly left Haran. This devotional reading looks at the covenant the two made. Nuggets I wonder if Jacob would have sentenced the thief…
Jacob and Laban’s Conflict Comes to a Head
Jacob had taken off from Haran to return to Canaan. This devotional reading looks at what happened when Laban went after him – and caught up with him. Nuggets After…
Jacob Fled from Laban
God told Jacob that it was time to leave Haran. This devotional reading looks at how Jacob got that accomplished this time. Nuggets When Jehovah is working to prepare us…
Jacob’s Prosperity
Jacob was the covenant son, but he had been working as a shepherd for 14 years for the privilege of marrying two wives. This devotional reading looks at what happened…
The Baby War
After Jacob married Leah and Rachel a week apart, it was time to get on with creating descendants for the covenant line. This devotional reading looks at how the dysfunctional…
Jacob’s Wedding Ceremony
The seven years that Jacob had worked for Laban for Rachel’s hand in marriage had gone off without a hitch. This devotional reading looks at how the morning after the…
Why We Should Know God’s Reckless Love
Today is a music day. Today has been an off day for me. I woke up not feeling well.When I finally stopped coughing, my get up and go had got…