Teaching by Tag: Jacob
In 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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