Genesis

Genesis 30

The first half of Genesis chapter 30 details how the rivalry between Leah and Rachel becomes a baby-production competition. It begins with a familiar idea,

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Genesis 31

The second half of Genesis chapter 30 and chapter 31, Shows us that God was with Jacob and blessed him with great success. While Laban

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Genesis 32

Chapter 32 of Genesis is about crossing over. Jacob is leaving Laban after 20 years and heading home. The chapter begins, “Jacob went on his

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Genesis 33-34

Genesis chapter 33 begins with Jacob’s long dreaded reuniting with his brother Esau. Last time they saw each other, Jacob was fleeing for fear of

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Genesis 35-36

Genesis Chapter 35 begins with God telling Jacob, “Go up to Bethel and settle there“. Jacob’s drifting off to Shechem was a disaster for Jacob

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Genesis 37

Genesis chapter 37 speaks to each of us about the depravity we humans are capable of committing. We see domino effect of jealousy and pride.

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Genesis 38

Genesis chapter 38 is the family history no one likes to talk about. It is filled with sin, rebellion, immorality and sleazy behavior. Most of

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Genesis 39

Genesis chapter 39 initially appears to be an example of evil prospering, but God teaches us so much through the trials of Joseph. Joseph had

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Genesis 40

Genesis chapter 39 initially appears to be an example of evil prospering, but God teaches us so much through the trials of Joseph. Joseph had

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Genesis 41

Genesis chapter 41 is a story of redemption. The chapter begins, “When two full years had passed…“. Joseph had helped the cupbearer, but still languished

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