Jacob Called to Bethel
After the heartbreak of Dinah’s defilement, Jacob and his family are called to Bethel to meet God. This devotional reading looks at the purification process to prepare them for that…
Dinah’s Defilement Avenged
A great dishonor had been done to Jacob’s only daughter. This devotional reading looks at what Jacob’s sons did to get vengeance on the men of Shechem. Nuggets Dinah’s brothers…
The Defilement of Dinah
We’ve made our way to Genesis 34, a chapter that is hard to read. This devotional reading looks at the lust, vengeful violence, and deception caused by one act of…
Jacob and Esau Part Company
After Jacob and Esau’s emotional reunion, it was time to move on. This devotional reading will look at whether they stayed together or separated. Nuggets The time had come for…
Go Light Your World
Today is a music day.I thought I was farther along on my post than I was. When we took our road trip today, I thought there wouldn't be that much…
Jacob and Esau Were Reconciled
Jacob must have gotten up that morning thinking, “Today is the day.” This devotional reading looks at Jacob and Esau’s meeting after 20 years – and how it didn’t go…
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…