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If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After Jacob blesses Joseph and his two sons (Genesis 48), he calls all of his sons to his bed to give a prophetic word concerning their tribal families in the future. He emphasizes how that one day the tribe of Judah and a descendant from Judah will eclipse even Joseph to reign over the entire world. But, for the near future, Joseph’s tribal family (Ephraim) will have the preeminence. Finally, he charges them all to bury him in the ancestral tomb, and the light goes out from Jacob’s eyes and he dies. 00:00 - Review 06:05 - Jacob summons his sons 07:50 - Reuben 10:09 - Simeon and Levi 16:20 - Judah 32:23 - Zebulun 33:19 - Issachar 35:20 - Dan 38:43 - Gad 39:10 - Asher 39:33 - Naphtali 41:44 - Joseph 50:03 - Benjamin 50:41 - Jacob tells all his sons to bury him in the ancient burial place of his fathers 59:03 - Final Thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Jacob falls sick and Joseph goes to his father so that he may bless him and his two sons before he dies. Jacob encourages them and tells them that God will be with them, just as He was with him. He adopts Joseph’s two sons in place of his own - Reuben and Simeon. Jacob then proceeds to bless Joseph’s two sons, giving the birthright to the younger son Ephraim over Manasseh, the eldest. Joseph objects but is over-ruled by his father Jacob. After blessing them, Jacob reveals to Joseph that he too will be returned back to the Land of Canaan. 00:00 - Review 04:54 - Jacob prepares to bless Joseph and his sons 12:03 - Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons - Ephraim as firstborn 14:58 - The blessing 20:58 - Joseph intervenes, but Jacob over-rules his objection 26:25 - Final thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After Joseph prepares his brothers to meet Pharaoh, they are set before him. He inquires of their occupation; and they tell him that they are shepherds. The pharaoh welcomes them into Egypt and tells Josephs to set some of them as caretakers of his own livestock. Joseph then brings his father Jacob before the king; and Jacob blesses pharaoh - twice. The famine continues in Egypt forcing the Egyptians to use all their monies, livestock, lands and even themselves as payment for food and provisions. Joseph acquires all of these thing on behalf of the pharaoh and makes a perpetual agreement with the people. But, while Egypt is ravished, the Israelites in Goshen are blessed. And before Jacob dies, he makes Joseph swear to bury him in the land of his fathers. 00:00 - Review 04:51 - Joseph’s brothers before Pharaoh 12:18 - Jacob blesses the Pharaoh 16:59 - The consequences of the famine 27:34 - Joseph buys the lands and the people of Egypt 35:15 - Israel prospers in Goshen 46:12 - Final thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, he tells them to return home and bring his father back to Egypt. There are still five years of famine left; so, if they all come to Egypt, there, Joseph could provide for them. This same gracious invitation is extended from the Pharaoh, as well. And the brothers return to Canaan to tell their father Jacob all that has transpired in Egypt and how that Joseph is still alive. Jacob agrees to go to his son; but he is hesitant. So, God reassures him of the sojourn. He enters Goshen of Egypt, and after over twenty years of separation sees Joseph again. 00:00 - Review 09:31 - Jacob hesitates before going to Egypt 17:37 - Jacob’s sons through Leah 26:21 - Jacob’s sons through Zilpah 28:44 - Jacob’s sons through Rachel 33:33 - Jacob’s sons through Bilhah 36:50 - Jacob is reunited with Joseph

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After the brothers returned to Joseph again for the third time, in tears he revealed that he indeed was their brother. They were taken aback and dumbfounded at his declaration. But, he commanded them to return to Canaan and bring his father and all of their little ones to him in Egypt so that he could provide for them for the remaining five years of famine. Pharaoh encourages them as well. So they return back to Canaan to give the good news to their father Jacob. 00:00 - Review 07:07 - Joseph reveals himself to his brothers 15:10 - Joseph tells his brothers to inform his father of his greatness 19:44 - Joseph kisses his brothers 26:07 - Pharaoh invites Joseph’s family to Egypt 30:52 - Joseph warns his brothers do not quarrel on the way back home 37:32 - The brothers return and tell their father that Joseph is alive Please visit the website at https://letstalkscripture.org There are lessons and videos that are not on YouTube with complete notes, outlines and even courses. So, register for your FREE membership at https://www.letstalkscripture.com/free-membership-registration/ Listen to these lessons on Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-scripture/id1527496470 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzVhNTJkNzk4LTUyMDYtNDY3Ny05OTljLTkxMThhNTVjNGJiZg%3D%3D https://open.spotify.com/show/0Om3tGuu5GKw8wOC0t8eAO

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Joseph’s brothers went down to Egypt a second time to buy food; but this time they took their youngest brother. Remember, Jacob was extremely reluctant to send his youngest son. But Joseph had strictly warned them that if they did not bring him, then they would not be able to buy any more grain. So, Judah became surety for Benjamin. They went down to Egypt and ate a meal with Joseph. After the meal, Joseph had their sacks filled with food; but he also had his silver cup placed in Benjamin’s sack. He then commanded his servant to overtake the brothers at the edge of town and seize them with the cup and bring them back. All of this was done as Joseph’s third and final test of his brothers. In trying to save Benjamin, Judah made the most heartfelt plea. 00:00 - Review 08:09 - Joseph commands the cup to be planted 15:38 - The brothers return to face Joseph 25:48 - Final Thoughts Please visit the website at https://letstalkscripture.org There are lessons and videos that are not on YouTube with complete notes, outlines and even courses. So, register for your FREE membership at https://www.letstalkscripture.com/free-membership-registration/ Listen to these lessons on Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-scripture/id1527496470 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzVhNTJkNzk4LTUyMDYtNDY3Ny05OTljLTkxMThhNTVjNGJiZg%3D%3D https://open.spotify.com/show/0Om3tGuu5GKw8wOC0t8eAO

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 The famine persisted in the Land of Canaan; and Jacob’s tribe was pressed sore on account of it. So, he reluctantly allowed his son Benjamin to accompany his other sons back to Egypt to buy grain for the family, placing him in Judah’s care. Once they arrived in Egypt, Joseph informed his house steward to invite them to dine at his house. The brothers panicked, believing this was Joseph’s way to seize them. However, their fears were comforted and they dined with Joseph. During this festive meal, Joseph tested his brothers for the second time. 00:00 - Review 08:25 - Jacob/Israel reluctantly sends all his sons to buy grain in Egypt 20:12 - The brothers are invited to Joseph’s house
26:31 - Joseph dines with his brothers 38:20 - Final Thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Answering a great question from a commenter, Justin McKenzie in response to a video I made on whether a person can lose their salvation. You can watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxEDGPTonqg Justin believed that Hebrews 6:4-6 taught that a person COULD lose their salvation. In this video I explain why this is NOT the case and the meaning of that passage. 05:21 - Hebrews 6:4-8 - Passage on interest 27:41 - Jesus prophesied judgment because of His rejection 33:58 - Point of no return - example #1 45:29 - Point of no return - example #2 48:48 - Final Thoughts - our answer Please visit the website at https://letstalkscripture.org There are lessons and videos that are not on YouTube with complete notes, outlines and even courses. So, register for your FREE membership at https://www.letstalkscripture.com/free-membership-registration/ Listen to these lessons on Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-scripture/id1527496470 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzVhNTJkNzk4LTUyMDYtNDY3Ny05OTljLTkxMThhNTVjNGJiZg%3D%3D https://open.spotify.com/show/0Om3tGuu5GKw8wOC0t8eAO

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Not only did the famine strike Egypt, but also the Land of Canaan. So, Jacob sent ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain. When they arrived, they found they needed to purchase from the governor of Egypt, who was their brother unbeknownst to them. Joseph accused them of being spies and demanded that their brother Benjamin be brought to him as proof that they were not. After imprisoning them for three days, he sent them back with full provisions of grain; but he kept Simeon imprisoned as security that the brothers would return with Benjamin. After they finally made it back to Canaan, they told their father Jacob all that happened. Jacob mourned, because he believed that he now had also lost his son Simeon along with Joseph. The brothers discovered that all of their money was back in their sacks and believed that they were suffering divine retribution because of what they had done to their brother Joseph. 00:00 - Review 05:56 - Jacob sends his sons to buy grain in Egypt 08:52 - Joseph accuses his brothers of being spies 18:19 - Joseph imprisons Simeon and send the rest back with provisions
26:55 - The brothers tell Jacob what happened in Egypt 33:39 - Final Thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Two years after Joseph interpreted the cupbearer and baker’s dream, he was left in prison. Then God gives Pharaoh two dreams that his magicians and interpreters could not interpret. The cupbearer finally remembered Joseph and told Pharaoh how Joseph interpreted dreams. Pharaoh sent for Joseph and told him his dreams. Joseph interpreted the dreams and proceeded to advise Pharaoh. The king was so impressed that he elevated Joseph to 2nd in authority over the land of Egypt. Joseph administered the land during the seven years of plenty and distributed grain during the years of famine. 00:00 - Review 02:46 - Pharaoh has two dreams 13:44 - Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams 21:30 - Joseph advises Pharaoh 24:52 - Pharaoh exalts Joseph 32:19 - Egypt’s years of abundance followed by famine 38:15 - Final Thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, Judah departed from the family clan and dwelled in Adullam and married a Canaanite woman. They had three sons, who clearly seemed to have adopted the ways of their pagan mother; and two of them are killed by God. Judah tried to save the last son, refused to give him in marriage to his daughter-in-law Tamar, because he feared this was the cause of the deaths of his two eldest sons. Tamar deceived Judah and elicited him into an immoral act (prostitution) in order to obtain legitimate children by him. Judah discovered that she was pregnant and judged that she should be executed. But, before being put to death, Tamar produced evidence that she was indeed pregnant by Judah himself. 00:00 - Review 07:52 - Judah’s marriage to a Canaanite woman 17:16 - Judah’s sons are killed by God 29:54 - Tamar plays the harlot 33:06 - Judah petitions and sleeps with Tamar 43:26 - Tamar is pregnant and is discovered 50:25 - Final thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After he was sold into slavery, Joseph became a slave in Potiphar’s household, where he noticed how that God made everything that Joseph did to prosper - a great benefit to Potiphar. So, he made him the chief steward over all that was his. Then Potiphar’s wife began trying to seduce Joseph into an immoral relationship, but he refused. Spurned, she became angry and falsely accused him of attempted rape. Potiphar reacted to her allegations by sentencing Joseph to prison. In time, the chief jailer set Joseph over the affairs and inmates of the prison. The pharaoh was displeased with two of his servants, the cupbearer and the baker and sent them to prison. They both had dreams and Joseph interpreted their dreams. The cupbearer would be restored to his post, but the baker would be executed. Joseph therefore asked the cupbearer to plead his case before the pharaoh and get him released. But, the cupbearer forgot him. 00:00 - Review 07:43 - Pharaoh imprisons his cupbearer and baker 10:07 - Both the cupbearer and baker have dreams 13:43 - Joseph interprets the cupbearer’s dream 18:21 - Joseph interprets the baker’s dream 23:35 - Final thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Genesis 38 affirms the wisdom of God in preparing to send the Jewish people into Egypt to maintain their religious and ethnic purity by noting how Judah had began to intermarry with the Canaanites. So, chapter 39 continues with God’s preparation, returning the attention back to Joseph. Joseph is sold asa a slave to Potiphar, the captain of pharaoh’s guard. And he is set over Potiphar’s entire household. But Potiphar’s wife is attracted to Joseph and tries to get him to sleep with her. Joseph refuses and she falsely accuses him of attempted rape. She tells her husband this lie and he sends Joseph to prison. 00:00 - Review 09:28 - Joseph exalted in Potiphar’s house 14:35 - Potiphar’s wife tries to tempt Joseph29:54 - Tamar plays the harlot 20:04 - Potiphar’s wife falsely accuses Joseph of attempted rape 25:49 - Potiphar sends Joseph to prison 33:51 - Final thoughts

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After Jacob encounters his brother Esau in peace, Esau returns to Mt. Stir bu Jacob settles outside of Shechem. In time, Jacob’s daughter Leah decides to socially interact with the daughters of the Canaanite city-state of Shechem. She is discovered by Shechem, the prince of the town and is raped. Shechem asks his father Hamor to get her for him as a wife. So, Hamor proposes with Jacob and his angry sons an arrangement for marriage offering citizenship to Jacob’s people. Dinah’s brothers deceive him with the additional requirement that Hamor’s people be circumsized. Hamor agrees and then goes and convinces his people to agree. On the third day of the inflammation and pain caused by the circumcision, Simeon and Levi, brothers of Dinah, enter the city and kill all the males and take all the property and women. Jacob rebukes his sons; but they exclaim they were justified because their sister was raped. 00:00 - Review 02:44 - Dinah ventures amongst the Canaanites and is raped 11:16 - Hamor bargains with Jacob for Dinah 19:40 - Jacob’s sons respond deceitfully to Hamor’s proposal 23:50 - Hamor agrees and persuades the townsmen 30:40 - Simeon and Levi kill all the men of Shechem 42:21 - Final thoughts and preview of Genesis 35

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Genesis 36 ends with the “toldot” (what had became of) Esau. And his genealogical history is outlined to indicate his material prosperity and greatness. But there is an even greater spiritual significance of these things, showing how that the world experiences prosperity when God’s people learn to patiently wait on Him. In chapter 37 the narrative moved back to Jacob, focussing on his son Joseph. Joseph was the favored son of Jacob who was envied by his brothers and sold into slavery. However, God is sovereignly behind the scenes, working in all of these events in order to preserve Israel. 00:00 - Review 02:38 - Joseph’s multi-colored coat 16:24 - Joseph’s dreams 26:05 - Joseph is sent to check on his brothers 31:47 - Joseph’s brothers plot to kill him 38:11 - Judah proposes to sell Joseph as a slave 42:33 - Jacob mourns the report of Joseph’s death

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 When Jacob’s two sons, Simeon and Levi, killed all the men of Shechem, he became fearful that his small tribe would be attacked in vengeance from the surrounding Canaanites. God commanded him to return to Bethel; but before he could leave, he had to purge idolatry from his household and peoples. When he arrived in Bethel, he erected an altar to the Lord. Later, he moved to Hebron to the land of his father Isaac. Isaac dies at 180 years old, buried by both Esau and Jacob. Now, God had given him the twelve foundational sons for the tribes of Israel. So, what becomes of Esau? Chapter 36 answers this question with one final look at Esau (reflecting on his descendants). 00:00 - Review 06:29 - Esau separates from Jacob/Israel 12:44 - The Sons of Esau 17:16 - The Horites and kings of Edom 26:36 - Closing comments - Get ready for Chapter 37!

After the rape of Dinah, Simeon and Levi, her brothers, took revenge and killed all the men of Shechem. Jacob reprimanded his two sons for their violent acts and feared the destruction of his clans by vengeful Gentile neighbors. God once again rescued Jacob and told him to return to Bethel, where God appeared to him when he fled from his brother Esau. Jacob departed with divine protection, entered Bethel and set up an altar. While journeying onward, his wife Rachel died in childbirth, giving Jacob his twelfth and final son. She named him Benoni, but Jacob renamed him Benjamin. Also, around this time Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn son slept with his father’s concubine/wife. Finally, Jacob returned to his father Isaac’s house; and Isaac died at 180 years old, peacefully buried by both his sons, Esau and Jacob. 00:00 - Review 10:30 - Jacob/Israel prepares his household to go to Bethel 21:10 - Israel arrives in Bethel 26:10 - God blesses Jacob 33:35 - The death of Rachel and Reuben’s sin 46:22 - The sons of Israel and Isaac’s death

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After wrestling with God and receiving a new name to reflect his changed character, Jacob proceeded towards the Land of Promise. His faith was strengthened; but he was still fearful of meeting his brother Esau. So, once again he devised a plan of escape for his family by separating them into three groups. When he finally met Esau, he discovered, indeed, that God had given his brother a change of heart. They both wept. Esau offered to escort Jacob to Mt. Seir; but Jacob craftily and kindly refused. He later settled in Succoth and later moved into Shechem - the Promised Land! 00:00 - Review 03:44 - Jacob meets Esau coming with 400 men 13:08 - Jacob kindly refuses Esau’s escort 17:05 - Jacob arrives back in the Promised Land (Shechem)

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 After Laban departed from Jacob and returned home, Jacob’s thoughts focussed on his most pressing concern - meeting his brother Esau. Twenty years ago when Jacob left his father’s home to go to Haran, he was also fleeing the anger of his brother Esau, who had sworn to kill him because of a perceived “stolen blessing”. Soon, Jacob will meet his brother. What will become of him and his household? So, he devised a plan to appease his brother; but still he was fearful. But upon arriving there he found that he was not alone, because God had encamped along with him to reassure Jacob of His protection. Jacob sent his family to the other side and there he wrestled with God till the morning. God gave Jacob what he desired, a blessing, and changes his name to Israel. 00:00 - Review 05:02 - Jacob encamps with God 16:07 - Jacob prays for deliverance 20:30 - Jacob devises a plan to appease Esau 27:16 - God wrestles with Jacob

If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Jacob has been working for Laban by keeping his flock for six years now - that’s after having done this for fourteen years previously as a dowry for his two daughters. Laban has been very deceitful and has not dealt fairly with him. Plus, Jacob noticed that Laban and his sons’ countenance towards him has become quite toxic. So, he decides to secretly flee with all that he has and return to his father’s house. He flees, but Rachel secretly takes her father’s household idols. Laban discovers that Jacob has left and hotly pursues him. God encounters Laban in a dream and warns him not to trouble Jacob. Laban meets with him accuses Jacob of being deceptive and that he has stolen his household god. Jacob permits Laban to search his household; and after finding nothing, he hotly rebukes Laban. They then make a covenant and Laban returns home. 00:00 - Review 05:07 - Jacob flees explaining to his wives 12:17 - Rachel and Leah responds and agrees 21:00 - Laban pursue Jacob 26:37 - Jacob submits to being searched by Laban 35:00 - The covenant between Lban and Jacob 44:54 - Preview of Genesis Chapter 32 Please visit the website at https://letstalkscripture.org There are lessons and videos that are not on YouTube with complete notes, outlines and even courses. So, register for your FREE membership at https://www.letstalkscripture.com/free-membership-registration/ Listen to these lessons on Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-scripture/id1527496470 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzVhNTJkNzk4LTUyMDYtNDY3Ny05OTljLTkxMThhNTVjNGJiZg%3D%3D https://open.spotify.com/show/0Om3tGuu5GKw8wOC0t8eAO

After receiving a visitation by God in a dream, Jacob's spirit is revived and he journeys onward to Haran. When he arrives, he meets some shepherds at a well who tell him that Rachel, his uncle's daughter, is headed to the same place. He introduces himself to Rachel; and she thereby introduces Jacob to her father Laban. Laban welcomes Jacob. After working for him for a short period, Jacob contracts with Laban to marry his younger daughter Rachel. Laban deceives Jacob and gives him the eldest daughter Leah. Jacob then has to negotiate once again a bridal price for Rachel. But, all is not well in his household. Leah is unloved. So, God favors her because Jacob does not and gives her four sons. 00:00 - Review of Genesis 28 03:09 - Jacob arrives in Haran 10:27 - Jacob meets Rachel 13:07 - Jacob contracts to marry Rachel 19:13 - Jacob is deceived 28:34 - Leah is fruitful Watch the entire teachings on the book of Genesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgA5_fhmaHk&list=PL7KvfRWfGqQgCsIc8ATylhD21cbLp3rl6 If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Please visit the website at https://letstalkscripture.org There are lessons and videos that are not on YouTube with complete notes, outlines and even courses. So, register for your FREE membership at https://www.letstalkscripture.com/free-membership-registration/ Listen to these lessons on Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-scripture/id1527496470 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzVhNTJkNzk4LTUyMDYtNDY3Ny05OTljLTkxMThhNTVjNGJiZg%3D%3D https://open.spotify.com/show/0Om3tGuu5GKw8wOC0t8eAO

After Jacob deceives his father into blessing him with the birthright, his brother Esau plans to kill him after his father dies. Their mother Rebekah learns of this and makes another plan that will send Jacob away to take a wife from her brother's house. Isaac openly and rightly blesses Jacob with the Abrahamic blessing and sends him to his uncle Laban's house to get a wife. On his long journey there, no doubt Jacob is full of fear and apprehension. So, on the way, God appears to him in a dream to establish the Abrahamic covenant and reassure him of His continued presence. Although Jacob is clearly not the man God wants him to be, what awaits him is a long period of discipline and transformation. If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Please visit the website at https://letstalkscripture.org There are lessons and videos that are not on YouTube with complete notes, outlines and even courses. So, register for your FREE membership at https://www.letstalkscripture.com/free-membership-registration/ Listen to these lessons on Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-scripture/id1527496470 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzVhNTJkNzk4LTUyMDYtNDY3Ny05OTljLTkxMThhNTVjNGJiZg%3D%3D https://open.spotify.com/show/0Om3tGuu5GKw8wOC0t8eAO

In this chapter we return our attention back to Jacob. Isaac fears that his death may be near, so he determines to bless his favorite son Esau, although he knows this is contrary to the will of God. Rebekah, his wife who's favorite son is Jacob, plots to deceive Isaac and obtain the blessing of the birthright for him. The plot is successful and Jacob deceives Isaac into giving him the blessing, only with Esau coming in afterwards to find out he has lost his opportunity. He is furious with his brother Jacob and determines to kill him when his father dies. So, in all of this mess, Rebekah concocts another plan. This time to try to save the life of her son Jacob. So, she complains to her husband Isaac that she would be grieved if Jacob married one of the Hittite women as Esau had done, prompting him to send Jacob to her homeland in Haran to find a wife there. If these teachings have been a blessing to you, please consider supporting this channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F3UNXXWFRHAG4 Please visit the website at https://letstalkscripture.org There are lessons and videos that are not on YouTube with complete notes, outlines and even courses. So, register for your FREE membership at https://www.letstalkscripture.com/free-membership-registration/ Listen to these lessons on Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-scripture/id1527496470 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzVhNTJkNzk4LTUyMDYtNDY3Ny05OTljLTkxMThhNTVjNGJiZg%3D%3D https://open.spotify.com/show/0Om3tGuu5GKw8wOC0t8eAO

There are times when God's children suffer hardship and turmoil. And sometimes things look quite bleak. However, we are never forgotten, as we are dear to our Lord. And we should always take comfort that God will provide for all of our needs according to His goodness and mercy.

When the angels of God told the shepherds of Bethlehem how they would be able to identify the baby Messiah (Christ Luke 2:8-12), they gave them a sign. That they would find the baby wrapped in cloth in an animal feeder (manger). Was it more to it than just a sign to point him out?