Ep 47. Genesis 29-33: Jacob in Haran -Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the greatest deceiver of them all? (Women's Bible Study)

Oh my goodness!  Whoever could think the Bible is boring? If this week's reading were a major motion picture, and it was done right, this would be our SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER!! There's romance, intrigue, backstabbing, polygamy, deceit, superstition, wrestling!! Not to mention there would definitely be baby goats and lambs! There would be sweeping cinematography, the most moving musical score...who wouldn't want to watch that? 

Well, maybe we don't have a physical theatrical experience, but in our Women's Bible Study this week, we can watch it in our minds as Jacob comes face to face with himself in his father-in-law, Laban. It's like an episode of Survivor where they are each trying to Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast each other. Spoiler alert: Jacob has the "Fear of Isaac" on his side, so guess who wins?

All throughout this week's reading, Jacob reaps what he has sown for years, but in the end, he is redeemed by the very tenacity he enters this world with. He holds on for a blessing.  But this time, he's not stealing it. He's begging for it, from the one from whom all blessings flow.

And finally, in the end, he's back home in Canaan with his wives and children. He doesn't get everything right, though. (But that's for next week!!)

 

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