After the death of Judah's wife, he makes the decision to sleep with a prostitute. Unknowingly his own daughter-in-law. Tamar is vindicated by the LORD and given a place within Judah's tent. It's important to point out that God does not wink at sin, He does make a way for those who have been treated wrong. Perez reminds us to break forth and let nothing hold us back.
Genesis 37 the story begins when Joseph is 17. His father Jacob scripture tells us preferred or loved Joseph because he was born to him when he was older. The other brothers were filled with envy and jealousy. The plot to get rid of him. Joseph gets sold to slave traders and is taken into Egypt.
Genesis 36 is the account of the lineage, the family descendants of Esau who became known as Edom. This chapter tells us that Esau and Israel (Jacob) have to part ways because they were both so wealthy the land could not support both families.
Jacob hears from God and determines he and his household need to return to the place that God has spoken to him when he was on his way to his Uncle Laban's. Jacob has his family put away the idols and prepare themselves to meet with the Lord. At the end of the chapter, Issac dies.
Dinah the only daughter of Jacob goes out to see the daughters of the nearby city. Sheckem sees her takes her and rapes her. He then with his father comes to Jacob to offer marriage to Dinah. Jacobs sons deceptively agree only if the men are circumcised, then Levi, Simeon, Dinah's true brothers go in and kill all the men. The other brothers come in and plunder the city.
Jacob and Esau met after years of separation. After Jacob had wrestled all night with the angel of the Lord. Jacob arrives with offerings and in humility and the reunion goes well. Jacob establishes himself in the land of Canaan. He builds an altar and names the place EL or El-Elohe, the God of Israel (his God) the God of the nation.
Today we see Jacob continuing on his journey back to the land that God had called him to live. Fear rises up and Jacob sends offerings to appease Esau. After wrestling with an angel of the Lord Jacob is renamed Israel. In our struggles, if we continue to hang on to God we will find a complete resolution.
Jacob leaves Haran and began his journey back to the land of his father Issac. Laban chases after Jacob, God speaks to Laban in a dream to not harm Jacob. When its time for God's people to move he will alert us, and let us know his plan.
The envy of Rachel and the discord between Jacob and Rachel cause another work of the flesh. We see the same situation that plagued Abraham and Sarah. Laban notes that his blessing, fortune is because of Jacob. Jacob makes a deal with Laban to take only the marked sheep. What appears to the lessor or the least valuable.
Jacob arrives at his uncle Laban's home. He lives with them obtaining 2 wives, with maids. Jacob worked for 14 years to fulfill his promise so that he might have Rachel. Leah gives Jacob 4 sons, with Judah being her fourth she begins to praise the Lord.
Issac blesses Jacob and sends him to his brother in law Laban to find a wife. On the journey, Jacob has an encounter, in a dream. Jacob sees a ladder and angels going up and down. The Lord spoke to Jacob and re-affirmed the promises he gave Abraham, He now gave to Jacob.
Issac blesses Jacob after Rebekah assists Jacob in tricking Issac to believe Jacob is Esau. Her trick caused her to never see Jacob again. Esau is angry and little is left to bless him with. Rebekah sends Jacob to her brother Laban's house.
Our discussion today is Genesis 26, a drought causes Issac to move his family into the Philistines land after God had instructed Issac not to go into Egypt. Issac enters into the same sin of his father Abraham, fear rather than faith. Abimelek and Issac create a treaty and agree to live peaceably together. God blesses Issac one hundred fold.
Genesis 25, Abraham dies, and the chapter notes the history of Ishmael and Issac. Also, Rebekah conceives, with two nations within her. Esau sells his birthright to his brother Jacob for a quick lunch. It's dangerous when we attempt to satisfy an immeidate desire sacrificing the long term.
Abraham's servant is tasked to go back to Abrahams homeland and obtain a wife from his family for his son Issac. Arriving, the servant prays that the wife that God has chosen would offer him water and also draw for his camels. Rebekah fulfills the prayer, Issac's wife is found. Rebekah chooses to go immediately back and become Issac's wife.
In this chapter, Sarah has died and Abraham grieves for her. He also purchases land, which gives him deeded property rights in the promised land. The first owned property by Abraham, another step towards the fulfillment of God's promise.
Genesis 22, Abraham is tested, and God pronounces His blessing on Abraham, his descendants. His descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies. God reveals Himself as Jehovah Jireh, He provides. At times God does allow testing for our growth. He also provides what we need if we will only trust Him.
Issac is born, bringing laughter and joy into the household. Ishmael causes a bit of trouble and he and his mother Hagar are sent away. God miraculously provides for them as another nation is being formed. Law and Grace both valid and necessary in our life. We must trust God that he will provide for us in every circumstance and that all His promises are true.
Abraham has lied for the second time about Sarah. Abimelech has a dream in which he is told about Sarah. He then responds by making things right and sends Abraham on their way. We see in this chapter a half-truth is still a lie. That God will take care of you if your authority has committed wrong. If we stay sensitive to Holy Spirit He will warn us and keep us right with our Heavenly Father.
Episode 16 Daily Devotion, Genesis 19
Episode 15 Daily Devotion, Genesis 18
Episode 14 Daily Devotion, Genesis 17
Episode 13 Daily Devotion, Genesis 16
Episode 12 Daily Devotion, Genesis 1-15 Review
Episode 11 Daily Devotion, Genesis 15
Episode 10 Daily Devotion, Genesis 13 & 14
Episode 9 Daily Devotion, Genesis 12
Episode 8 Daily Devotion, Genesis 11
Episode 7 Daily Devotion, Genesis 9 & 10
Episode 6 Daily Devotion Genesis 6,7,& 8
