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After being given his new name, Israel, Jacob meets face-to-face with his brother Esau. Now there are some differences of opinion...

Genesis 32:24-30 It's dark, and Jacob is alone on the far side of the river. He has no possessions with him; his hands are as empty as...

Jacob leaves Laban and now encounters angels on his return journey home. He names the place, Mahanaim, "God's camp" (Gen. 32:2). Near...

Laban will not go away – nor will he release Jacob. When Jacob seeks Laban's blessing to leave, Laban agrees to pay Jacob whatever he...

Let's stop for a moment and consider these two wives of Jacob. The first, Leah, had been given in deception to trick Jacob into staying...

Good things cost. For instance, stimulus checks are good for my pocketbook, but cost the government. Marriage is good but requires the...

In Genesis 28:13-14, God has made Jacob a promise comprised of four unique parts: 1. Possession of Land 2. Possession of Seed 3....

Jacob has just had an extraordinary encounter with the Living God. WOW! Can you imagine God standing beside you and making such an...

Now, after six parts of the introduction, I want to hang out with Jacob. In his life, we find many God-lessons we can learn to see the...

Jacob, as the supplanter, has at this point defrauded Esau of both his birthright and blessing. The first Esau hastily sold to Jacob for...

Jack the Ripper. Ivan the Terrible. Doctor Death. Jacob? What's in a name? A lot. When God created man and placed him in the garden, Adam...

Yesterday, I mentioned how there is a multi-generational prophetic destiny on families, in addition to individual giftings, talents, and...

Vows that create covenant are made at the altar but proved over a lifetime. When God promised Abram that he would become a great nation,...

Before we address altars, let’s go back to what should be plain to us as Christians. Developing a hearing ear is essential to stepping...

We all long for more than just a mundane life. Deep down, we desire an adventure of purpose that is rooted in something more profound...

Sardis: When people heard this church's name, they thought of everything right and good in the world. This was a church of influence, yet...

Thyatira: What a church! In Rev. 2:19, Christ points out their works, love, faithfulness, service, endurance – oh, and did I mention...

Smyrna: This church was impoverished and suffered greatly, but Christ said they were rich! Interestingly, He identifies Himself to this...

If Jesus finds it necessary to admonish us to hear and understand what He is saying to us, as the people of God, then it must stand to...

Many within the Body of Christ ask, "Is God speaking, and if so, what is He saying?" Let me put your mind at rest; God is speaking. From...