Jacob and Esau were born at enmity. Jacob came out of the womb on Esau’s heel. By the time their father dies, they are allies. Isaac breathes his last and is gathered to his people. Here we see something about the afterlife, or is it still a precursor to actual life. Even prior to Christ’s... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Genesis 35:1-8
Bethel is the place of revelation. This is why so many contemporary charismatic movements are attracted to the name. God’s revelation of Himself to Jacob at Bethel, though, is not in line with the contemporary charismatic movement. Jacob calls the people to end their idolatry prior to arriving at Bethel. They give up their idols... Continue Reading →
Obedience?
When we were last together, we discovered that as God brings us closer to Himself, it is He who cultivates our hearts. In response to God’s work within us, we are always observing our own priorities and, hopefully, rearranging them in a way that honors and glorifies God, whose image people were created in. Our... Continue Reading →