[15] WRESTLING WITH GOD JACOB'S BLESSING Read Genesis 31–32 Then Jacob prayed, "O God …“I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant.” Genesis 32:9a, 10a NIV * * * After years of hardship and deception by Laban, God miraculously increased Jacob’s wealth,...

The early 21st century stands as a period of profound moral confusion. On the one hand, mothers and doctors are permitted to crack upon the skulls and suck out the brains of nearly-born babies with government sanction under the banner of partial birth abortion. Should these very same people hike...

14] HIS OWN PURPOSE RACHEL AND LEAH Read Genesis 29:1–30:24 * * * Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?” Genesis 29:25b NIV * * * No one can read this account of Laban’s blatant deception without feeling sorry...