Tag Archives: Jacob

Make sure the Path is Clear

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

From the first encounter with God at Bethel to the second encounter, Jacob got off the path and those around him had gotten off the path. Sometimes along our journey, we can lose our focus on God because of His … Continue reading →

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Focus on the ONE that Makes the Impossible Possible

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

From the first encounter with God at Bethel in Genesis 28 to his return and another encounter with God as explained in Genesis 35, Jacob was surrounded by things that took his total focus away from God. He had been … Continue reading →

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Repairing Bad Feelings

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jacob wanted to repair any bad feelings with his brother for tricking their father and receiving his blessing. The key lessons learned and written about in the post Humility and Kindness to Resolve Conflict is that words are important. Jacob … Continue reading →

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Humility and Kindness to Resolve Conflict

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

Image Source The meeting of Esau and Jacob is different than in their previous life together. As explained in Genesis 33, Esau sees his brother Jacob in a distance and runs toward him to embrace him (v. 4). Jacob and … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Genesis 33-36

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve studied about Jacob’s life. Jacob had been told by his father Isaac to find a wife among the daughters of Laban so he traveled to Laban’s home near Haran. After he meets Laban’s daughter … Continue reading →