Expositional Excerpts

This section goes from 32:1-21 and covers the topic of Jacob's progressive growth in faith. In vv. 1-2 we learn that 1) Believers can take comfort from God’s presence through angelic messengers.

This entire chapter deals with Jacob recognizing that the time to leave has come.  In vv. 1-16 we looked at the idea that we can 1) Recognize the signs to leave. Then, in vv. 17-21 we saw that 2) God’s people ought to exercise faith in the midst of difficult circumstances and strive to avoid petty retribution. Now, in vv. 22-55 we note that 3) God will protect those whom he calls in their obedienc...

This entire chapter deals with Jacob recognizing that the time to leave has come.  In vv. 1-16 we looked at the idea that we can 1) Recognize the signs to leave. Now, in vv. 17-21 we see that 2) God’s people ought to exercise faith in the midst of difficult circumstances and strive to avoid petty retribution.

This entire chapter deals with Jacob recognizing that the time to leave has come. In vv. 1-16 we look at the idea that we can 1) Recognize the signs to leave.

We are looking at the topic of "Experiencing God's Prosperous Blessing." In vv. 25-34 we learned that 1) Believers can anticipate God’s continued blessing in their lives based on his past faithfulness. Now, in vv. 35-43 we see that 2) Recipients of God’s intended favor will still be beneficiaries of it, in spite of their schemes.

We start a new section today that is on the topic of "Experiencing God's Prosperous Blessing." We start off with a discussion about what being blessed by God actually looks like, then we delve into the text. In vv. 25-34 we learn that 1) Believers can anticipate God’s continued blessing in their lives based on his past faithfulness.

We are looking at the "Battle of the Wives" that ensues between Leah and Rachel. This more accurately describes the relationship between "Sovereignty and Sin." In vv. 29:31-35 we learned that 1) God, in his justice, may bless the oppressed and the despised as his builds his program. Then, in 30:1-13 we saw that 2) God in his grace, blesses his people even through their faulty h...

We are looking at the "Battle of the Wives" that ensues between Leah and Rachel. This more accurately describes the relationship between "Sovereignty and Sin." In vv. 29:31-35 we learned that 1) God, in his justice, may bless the oppressed and the despised as his builds his program. Now, in 30:1-13 we see that 2) God in his grace, blesses his people even through their faulty hu...

In this episode, we begin looking at the "Battle of the Wives" that ensues between Leah and Rachel. This more accurately describes the relationship between "Sovereignty and Sin." In vv. 31-35 we learn that 1) God, in his justice, may bless the oppressed and the despised as his builds his program.

Vv. 1-30 tell us the story of "The Deceived Deceiver." In vv. 1-14 we saw that 1) A walk of obedience will lead to God’s providential direction. Now, in vv. 15-30 we learn that 2) God’s plans for his people may include periods of painful lessons and growth.

We begin looking at the topic of "The Deceived Deceiver" from vv. 1-30 in ch. 29. In vv. 1-14 we learn that 1) A walk of obedience will lead to God’s providential direction.

This narrative section discusses Jacob's Dream, which encompasses vv. 10-22. In vv. 10-15 we learned that 1) God assures his people of his promises. Now, in vv. 16-22 we see that 2) God’s People ought to respond properly to his promises of Assurance.

We begin a new narrative section with this episode, discussing Jacob's Dream, which encompasses vv. 10-22. In vv. 10-15 we learn that 1) God assures his people of his promises.

As we stated previously: this narrative section goes all the way to Gen. 28:9 and is the account of the deceitful blessing that Jacob obtained for himself, though at great personal cost. There are tremendous lessons to work through in this narrative. We discuss the fact that each main character in this narrative is at fault, and that there are no real positive lessons in this. Let it be a warning...

As we stated previously: this narrative section goes all the way to Gen. 28:9 and is the account of the deceitful blessing that Jacob obtained for himself, though at great personal cost. There are tremendous lessons to work through in this narrative. We discuss the fact that each main character in this narrative is at fault, and that there are no real positive lessons in this. Let it be a warning...

This narrative section goes all the way to Gen. 28:9 and is the account of the deceitful blessing that Jacob obtained for himself, though at great personal cost. There are tremendous lessons to work through in this narrative. We discuss the fact that each main character in this narrative is at fault, and that there are no real positive lessons in this. Let it be a warning to us all. This longer se...

This narrative section goes from vv. 12-33. In it we learn that  We must be prepared for what a walk of faith may bring! In vv. 12-22 we learned that 1) God’s Blessings on his people may stir up envy and strife amongst those who oppose him. Now, in vv. 23-33 we see that 2) Faith in God will triumph over worldly antagonism.

This narrative section goes from vv. 12-33. In it we learn that We must be prepared for what a walk of faith may bring! In vv. 12-22 we learn that 1) God’s Blessings on his people may stir up envy and strife amongst those who oppose him.

In 26:1-11 we are exploring the concept of "Enduring to the Next Generation." In vv. 1-6 we learned that 1) God promises his blessings to those who follow him. Now, in vv. 7-11 we see that 2) The promises of God’s blessings should increase faith.

In 26:1-11 we will explore the concept of "Enduring to the Next Generation." In vv. 1-6 we learn that 1) God promises his blessings to those who follow him.

In this section from vv. 27-34 we are looking at the topic of Esau despising his birthright. We learn from this section that "The Believer should not live as a profane person." Why? The Text gives us three actions of the profane person. We examine the first in this episode. In vv. 27-28 we see 1) The profane person lives a life of worldly freedom that is pleasing to the natural man. Then...

In this section from vv. 27-34 we are looking at the topic of Esau despising his birthright. We learn from this section that "The Believer should not live as a profane person." Why? The Text gives us three actions of the profane person. We examine the first in this episode. In vv. 27-28 we see 1) The profane person lives a life of worldly freedom that is pleasing to the natural man.

In vv. 19-21 we saw that 1) God Sovereignly provides the recipient of the promises. In vv. 22-23 we learn that 2) God chooses the recipient of the promises by sovereign election. And in vv. 24-26 we see that 3) he faithful acknowledge the outworking of the sovereign plan.

In vv. 19-21 we see that 1) God Sovereignly provides the recipient of the promises.

In vv. 12-18 we encounter another toledoth statement ("these are the generations of...") which tells us what becomes of the person named. In this case, it is Ishmael. As we discover what becomes of him, the sons that he has, and his age upon death, we see two principles in the text: 1) God is faithful to his promises. 2) God works in spite of our sin.