It’s a fascinating scenario. Jacob went to his Uncle Laban with little to his name and over 20 years later he’s married to Rachel and Leah, Laban’s daughters, with lots and lots of children. He is not just richer for the family he’s developed, he has proved himself to be a very savvy worker. Yet […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Not All Who Start Will See The FinishSo the weak animals went to Laban and the strong ones to Jacob. In this way the man grew exceedingly prosperous and came to own large flocks, and female and male servants, and camels and donkeys. (Genesis 30:42, 43) To trick your nephew once is tough. Laban just didn’t know when to leave a good thing alone.. […]
Read More Genesis: 30 – Don’t Mess With A Blessed ManShe conceived again, and when she gave birth to a son she said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” So she named him Judah. Then she stopped having children. (Genesis 29:35) You met your match. You imagine using that phrase when you see what Jacob endures when he meets Laban. The trickster comes across a […]
Read More Genesis: 29 – A Tricky Situation
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