Joseph is often portrayed as the innocent victim of his brothers’ plot. While is a victim, the text does not... more

Esau’s genealogy is the longest of the non-elect brothers of Genesis. The author has put subtle literary elements within this... more

As Jacob’s story wraps up, there seems to be a rapid succession of random events. But each of these events... more

Due to Jacob’s neglect of his vow, Dinah needs an exodus similar to those of Sarah and Rebekah, though this... more

We continue the conversation about Jacob’s dread of Esau and see how Jacob’s wrestling with Yahweh plays into his deliverance.... more

As Jacob re-enters Canaan, he faces a potential conflict with Esau and a wrestling match with God. These two conflict... more

Gen 31 has a lot to discuss. It is the fulfillment of Jacob’s Exodus from Laban, but our characters fail... more

Nate and Caleb have a conversation with Matthew Halsted about texts that supposedly teach the rapture. Those texts are discussed... more

Several new characters are introduced as Jacob goes into exile. Each of these characters plays an important role as Yahweh... more

Jacob comes to a stairway with its top in the heavens. Here at this Babel-set-right scene, Jacob recieves a familiar... more