Jacob

Genesis 25:19-37:1
Dr. Tim Mackie

What happens when the promised snake-crushing seed of the woman starts acting like a snake? God’s chosen human partner schemes and strives to grasp at power and prosperity at every turn, yet God still works in and through him. Follow Jacob through a lifetime of deceit and sacrifice as he struggles to trust God for the blessing he has promised.

16 Hours 35 Minutes
  1. A Deceiver Is Born
    Module 1
    Sessions 1-5
    A Deceiver Is Born
    From the moment of his birth, Jacob's character is shrouded in ambiguity and doubt. Discover how Jacob’s story fits in God’s plan to bless the world.
  2. Isaac’s Story and Jacob’s Deception
    Module 2
    Sessions 6-11
    Isaac’s Story and Jacob’s Deception
    Like father, like son: Isaac repeats the deception of his father, Abraham. Study these chapters to see how this pattern shapes Jacob’s life.
  3. Jacob’s Exile
    Module 3
    Sessions 12-16
    Jacob’s Exile
    Jacob travels far away to find a wife among his mother’s family. Will he learn to trust in God’s promises or continue to scheme to find blessing?
  4. Jacob’s Flight From Laban
    Module 4
    Sessions 17-20
    Jacob’s Flight From Laban
    Jacob’s brief sojourn turns into a 20-year exile. Will he continue his deceitful ways or learn to trust God? Follow this unfolding saga to find out.
  5. Jacob’s Return From Exile
    Module 5
    Sessions 21-25
    Jacob’s Return From Exile
    Jacob is finally ready to face the brother he betrayed. Will these two reconcile or will violence once again fill the land?
  6. Jacob’s Return to the Land
    Module 6
    Sessions 26-29
    Jacob’s Return to the Land
    Jacob returns to Canaan, but the consequences of his scheming persist. See how God continues to work through imperfect partners to bring blessing to the world.
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