Dr. John P. Davis, Sr.
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”
In Genesis 28-30 we see how God continues the blessing of Abraham through Jacob. Isaac affirms the Abrahamic Covenant to Jacob and then sends him away both to escape the enmity of Esau and to find a wife through whom progeny would come. Esau and Jacob represent not only two nations (Edom and Israel) but contrasting destinies of cursing and blessing. As Malachi later records God’s disposition to both: “Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” Jacob is a recipient of and a believer in the Abrahamic blessing; while Esau in unbelief rejects the Abrahamic blessings. Continue reading “The Gospel in Genesis 28-30 and in the City”