After the horrifying incident in Shechem, God called Jacob to go back to Bethel. Bethel was the place and moment, where Jacob experienced the awesome God’s presence and received God’s promise and purpose. The distressful event of the possibility wiped out by their enemies was...
After the happy ending chapter 33, the next 2 chapters actually brought Jacob to the valley of tears. Jacob settled at Shechem in previous chapter and bought a land from Hamor. Dinah, the only Jacob’s daughter was defiled by Shechem son of Hamor the local king. Shechem fell in love...
If Bible story is like a wuxia story or korean/thai drama, then this chapter would be the one that will cost me many tissues. If I could write a short film script, I would write it with lots of tearful emotions. So, Jacob finally met Esau, he saw from the distance Esau came with 400 men...
Jacob was preparing to meet Esau and he was greatly fearful and distressed. Jacob met angels of God and he named the place Mahanaim. Still, Jacob was so afraid. He arranged gifts to be sent ahead to Esau. And he carefully arranged it in batches. (This is good lessons for husbands, when...
Jabob’s brother in laws now grew jealous of him, as he now grew richer than them, hence the relationships became sour. God initiated and told Jacob to go back. Again God reminded this “weak” Jacob: I will be with you. Jacob discussed with his wives and both agreed to...
