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Genesis 31: Departure
Jacob overhears his brothers-in-law complaining about him. They are saying he is stealing their inheritance through the sheep-breeding competition he and Laban are locked in. Jacob sees that his goodwill has run out and it’s time to go. God confirms that Jacob should take his family home and that he will be with them. Jacob…
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Genesis 30:25-43 Family Feud
After Jacob‘s fourteen years of service to Laban, and his twelve kids, he lets his father-in-law know that it’s time for him to go back home. Laban says that divination told him he’s prospered because of Jacob, so asks him to name his wages. Jacob agrees to take all the spotted and speckled goats and…
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Supergirl Movie
On the insistence of my youngest, I took my two daughters to a matinee of the new, live action Supergirl movie. Unfortunately, we were disappointed by this film. It’s very dark and it spends the first hour of the movie making Supergirl pretty unlikable. Nothing feels fresh: it’s 1/3 Handcock, 1/3 John Wick and 1/3…
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Genesis 29: False Fiancée
Jacob completes his long journey to Haran and arrives at the local watering hole, literally. He sees shepherds gathering at a well to water their sheep. Jacob asks if they know his Uncle Laban. They tell him to ask his daughter. After one look at his shepherdess cousin Rachel, Jacob’s smitten. He rolls away the…
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Genesis 28: Wivalry
This chapter continues telling about the conflict between adult twins Esau and Jacob. Their father Isaac, sends the younger one, Jacob, off to Paddan-aram to find a wife from Rebekah’s brother Laban’s family near Haran, the town named for Abraham’s brother. Isaac repeats God’s blessing to Abraham of offspring and nations to Jacob. Isaac specifically…
