The readings assembled for this week cover two generations of Abraham’s descendants. First, we see Jacob and Esau reunited and reconciled and then we are introduced to Jacob’s children; Joseph being the most famous and remembered of Jacob’s kids. In the account of Joseph we see God working even in the midst of family rivalry and deceit.

Genesis 28:10-22

October 9, 2016

Jacob’s ladder

“Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me In Sunday School”

Episode 009: Jacob's Ladder

Genesis 27:24-46

October 8, 2016

Esau gets angry at Jacob

Genesis 27:1-23

October 7, 2016

Jacob gets Isaac’s blessing

Genesis 26:1-11

October 6, 2016

Isaac says Rebekah is his sister

Genesis 25:21-34

October 5, 2016

Esau and Jacob born, Esau sells his birthright

“Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me In Sunday School”

Episode 008: What's In A Name?

Genesis 24:61-67 & 25:5-11

October 4, 2016

Isaac marries Rebekah and Abraham dies

Genesis 24:1-28

October 3, 2016

Abraham sends a servant to find Rebekah

Week 4 - Isaac and Rebekah, Esau and Jacob

October 3, 2016

This week God’s plan continues to unfold as Isaac marries Rebekah, and Jacob and Esau are born to the couple. Through this week’s readings we see that God remains faithful to His promise and continues to work even though God’s people regularly stumble and fall.