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The Real Stairway To Heaven (Genesis 28:1-22)
Recall that when we last spoke about a dysfunctional biblical family—that of Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau—Genesis 27 ended with strife, turmoil, division and separation. Jacob had conspired with his mother to steal his brother’s birthright from their blind, soon-to-be-dead father. Resultantly, Jacob had to flee home because his older brother, Esau, was so enraged…
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Biblical Family Drama
Is your family perfect? I don’t think I’ve ever known someone who would answer that question with a “yes.” Is there someone in your family with a less-than-desirable personality or poor character traits, or who just knows how to push your buttons? Like a brash younger brother, a mean uncle, a critical mom, an aloof…
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On Election: Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19-26)
There are many doctrines in the Bible, and there are many concepts and ideas that remain difficult to understand. Yet what is never confusing or hard to comprehend is a good old-fashioned story about two brothers. And so, in this episode, I will talk about the doctrine of election, which will be made simple and…