Monthly Archives: March 2007

Shechem then spoke for himself, addressing Dinah’s father and brothers: "Please, say yes. I’ll pay anything. Set the bridal price as high as you will—the sky’s the limit! Only give me this girl for my wife." Jacob’s sons answered Shechem … Continue reading →

Shechem then spoke for himself, addressing Dinah’s father and brothers: "Please, say yes. I’ll pay anything. Set the bridal price as high as you will—the sky’s the limit! Only give me this girl for my wife." Jacob’s sons answered Shechem … Continue reading →

The man said, "But no longer. Your name is no longer Jacob. From now on it’s Israel (God-Wrestler); you’ve wrestled with God and you’ve come through." Genesis 32:28 (TM) I feel myself wrestling with God, too. Every relationship has its’ … Continue reading →

When Rachel realized that she wasn’t having any children for Jacob, she became jealous of her sister. She told Jacob, "Give me sons or I’ll die!" Genesis 30:1 (TM) Many people dismiss the Old Testament or ignore it – but … Continue reading →

Then Jacob said to Laban, "Give me my wife; I’ve completed what we agreed I’d do. I’m ready to consummate my marriage." Laban invited everyone around and threw a big feast. At evening, though, he got his daughter Leah and … Continue reading →

When Esau realized how deeply his father Isaac disliked the Canaanite women, he went to Ishmael and married Mahalath the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son. This was in addition to the wives he already had. Genesis … Continue reading →

Isaac built an altar there and prayed, calling on God by name. Genesis 26:25a (TM) It wasn’t until Isaac knew God – until he was formally introduced (vs. 24) – that Isaac was able to worship God personally and to … Continue reading →

"Then I’ll know that you’re working graciously behind the scenes for my master." Genesis 24:14 (TM) I love the way Abraham’s servant worded his prayer. Shakespeare said that, "All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely … Continue reading →