Genesis 35 records two deaths in Jacob’s (now called Israel) household, that of his mother’s nurse, Deborah and then sadly, his much-loved wife Rachel. Rachel dies in childbirth as her second son Benjamin is born. Jacob is now the father of twelve sons whose names are listed for us in this chapter. They are…
Genesis 31 relates the blessings and problems that come with wealth and also shows the strong ties that our pet idols can have on us. Although Jacob has had his wages changed “ten times” by his uncle Laban, he has still prospered to the extent that Laban’s sons start to envy his success and…
Genesis 26 reveals the fact that God’s chosen people do not always have a peaceable life on earth! Isaac is living in the land of the Philistines and while God blesses him with an abundance of livestock etc. his pagan neighbours soon become envious. King Abimelech finally becomes afraid of the size of Isaac’s…
The Birthright – desired and despised. The story of Esau and Isaac begins in Genesis chapter 25 and continues through till today. It is the story of those who treasure a relationship with God and those who do not. Although twin brothers, brought up in the same home at exactly the same time and…