Teaching by Tag: Jacob
In the Beginning, Part 36: The Power of Providence
Providence does not condone the wrongdoing of men, but it does leverage the wrongdoing of men. Man’s schemes are no match for the providence of God.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 35: Divine Protection
Divine protection is no guarantee of a trouble-free life.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 34: Playing Chess with God
God writes His script by leveraging people who want to “play chess” with God, so playing chess with God is to checkmate yourself. There is a story being written behind the scenes in heaven that you cannot even begin to imagine.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 32: Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
Our understanding is unsafe if it is not aligned with Scripture. Unlike Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, or Esau, we must trust in the Lord with all our hearts.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 31: Family Manipulation
It is never right to do a wrong thing so that good may come from it. But man’s sin will never derail the plans of God.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 29: The Anatomy of Family Conflict
The way to be set free in this world is to realize that you will never be set free in this world.
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The Patriarchs, Part 8: Jacob’s Blessing
As Jacob discovered, even seemingly small sins can lead us far away from the Lord. Yet in His mercy, He will "wrestle" with us to break our self-reliance and point us back to His glory.
Watch / ListenThe Patriarchs, Part 7: Jacob’s Wives
Deception creates obstruction. And we are ourselves deceived when we seek after what we think will fulfill our hearts' longings, rather than Christ alone.
Watch / ListenThe Patriarchs, Part 6: Jacob’s Personality
Present decisions determine future consequences. Living for the present will destroy your future.
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The Consequence of Consequences, Part 2
We often depend solely on our five human senses to try and determine the consequences of any given situation. Anticipating consequences we do not desire then leads to manipulation and greater consequences.
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