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Jacob is on the edge of the promised land but still needs to clear one final hurdle before he goes home. The reason he left in the first place was because of the ire of his brother, Esau. Now he’s about to meet Esau again. How will this go? And more importantly, how will Jacob […]

Before Jacob can return to the promised land, he first needs to leave Haran. This is more difficult than it sounds – it requires him to be set free from his slavery to Laban. Genesis 31 shows that God is able to free him, and through Christ, he’s able to free us too!

Do you ever wonder if God has forgotten you? Jacob may have felt that way after over 14 years away from home in Haran. However, as Genesis 30:25-43 shows, God had been with him and was continuing to fulfil his promises in unexpected ways. The same is true for God’s people today!

We all have stories about where we come from. This is true of families and even of nations. Genesis 29-30 tell an unusual ‘story of origin’ as they describe the birth of the ‘founding fathers’ of God’s people. It is a humbling story, but also glorious one!

After encountering God at Bethel, Jacob has a new-found confidence. However, after several weeks in Haran, his priorities change. Despite his drift, God is still committed to advance his purpose. He’ll even use the deceitful scheme of Laban to accomplish his promise!

Last time we left Jacob fleeing from his home to stay with his uncle in Haran. On the way, God meets him in a dream and reassures him. His promise is still on track and no matter what happens, God will protect Jacob.

So far in Genesis, we’ve seen God’s promise clear the hurdle of human sin and suffering. Now, as Isaac nears the end of his life, will it survive the feud between Esau and Jacob?

God made an amazing promise to Abraham back in Genesis 12. Now it’s time for that promise to pass on to the next generation. How will it fair? Will Isaac fumble or be sacked? Or will God’s plan continue?