Out of Control (Part 4 of 4)

Out of Control (Part 4 of 4)

by | Oct 3, 2022

Remember how Jacob went into his father’s tent and began to lie. In answer to his father’s question, he said, “I am Esau, your firstborn. I have done what you told me…” In answer to Isaac’s next question as to how he hunted and dressed the animal so quickly, Jacob...
Out of Control (Part 3 of 4)

Out of Control (Part 3 of 4)

by | Sep 28, 2022

Isaac became a troublesome problem for Rebekah, an obstacle in her way. She may have thought “He loves that Esau so! Didn’t he remember that God had told her that Jacob would be blessed, and that Esau would serve Jacob?” If he didn’t fully...
Out of Control (Part 2 of 4)

Out of Control (Part 2 of 4)

by | Sep 23, 2022

 Genesis 25:19-34 tells us Rebekah was expecting twins! And God told her that the older son would serve the younger son. This was very unusual for that day. The older son almost always received the double portion of the father’s inheritance and would be the...
Out of Control (Part 1 of 4)

Out of Control (Part 1 of 4)

by | Sep 18, 2022

Rebekah is one of my favorite characters in the Bible (I have a lot of favorites!) She was the wife of the patriarch, Isaac, son of Abraham. We find her story in the book of Genesis, chapters 24-27. You remember the great love story of chapter 24? How Abraham,...
Connecting Two Ten-Year-Olds

Connecting Two Ten-Year-Olds

by | Sep 13, 2022

Natalie Ishioka (10 years of age) of Corner-stone Baptist Church, Roseville, Michigan,  became concerned about Cuba when an offering was received for Bikes for Cuban Pastors at our annual (July, 2014) Vacation Bible School.  The kids came up with $2400  (with a little...