Dr. John P. Davis, Sr.
Genesis 34 is one of those sad chapters in the history of redemption. Jacob’s daughter, Dinah, is raped, humiliated, and then treated like a commodity to be traded for mutual benefits. Jacob appears ready to make the exchange of his daughter for the benefit of prospering in the land – the land already promised to him by the Lord. Continue reading “The Gospel in Genesis 34 and in the City”
Genesis 31-33 tell the story of Jacob’s return to the land of promise. In the midst of his losing favor with his father-in-law, he becomes more aware of the favor that the Lord has shown Him. Yahweh speaks to him again and reminds Jacob of his oath at Bethel to serve Yahweh and to honor Him as Lord in giving Him one tenth of all that he has. Jacob is told to return to the land of promise. Continue reading “The Gospel in Genesis 31-33 and in the City”