In Genesis 34-37, Jacob's daughter Dinah is defiled by Shechem, leading her brothers to deceitfully avenge her by massacring the men of Shechem's city. Jacob returns to Bethel at God's command, where God reaffirms His covenant. The story then focuses on Joseph, who is sold into slavery in Egypt by his envious brothers, while Jacob believes he is dead.
In Genesis 30-33, Rachel, unable to bear children, gives her maid Bilhah to Jacob, leading to the birth of more sons. Jacob prospers under Laban's service, eventually departing secretly. After a divine encounter where Jacob wrestles with God and is named Israel, he fearfully meets Esau, but their reunion is peaceful, and Jacob settles in Shechem.
In Genesis 27-29, Jacob deceives Isaac to receive Esau's blessing, flees to avoid Esau's wrath, and works for Laban to marry Rachel, but is deceived into marrying Leah first. Leah has four sons, while Rachel remains childless.
Published by bboydComments Off on January 13 | Isaac and Rebekah
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
In Genesis 24-26, Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, resulting in Rebekah becoming Isaac's wife. Later, Isaac repeats Abraham's deception of presenting his wife as his sister to King Abimelech, faces conflicts over water rights, and makes a peace covenant with Abimelech in Gerar.
Published by bboydComments Off on January 12 | Esau and Jacob
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
Published by bboydComments Off on January 11 | Isaac, the fulfillment of a promise
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
In Genesis 20-23, Abraham's misrepresentation of Sarah leads to a divine intervention with King Abimelech; Isaac is born to Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael are sent away, and Abraham's faith is tested with Isaac's near sacrifice. The chapters conclude with Sarah's death and Abraham's purchase of the Machpelah burial site.
In Genesis 17-19, God reaffirms His covenant with Abraham, changing his name from Abram and instituting circumcision as a sign of the covenant. The narrative then shifts to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their wickedness, with Lot and his daughters narrowly escaping.
Published by bboydComments Off on January 10 | The Abrahamic Covenant
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...