Genesis 32 - Wrestling with My Past (and God)!!

Genesis 33 - Time Heals all Wounds?!!

Season 5 Episode 10 – Genesis 33 : Time Heals all Wounds?!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 2:08 A’ight So Boom! - 2:40 Read Genesis 33 1-3  - 7:24  * Lifted Up His Eyes * Behold * Esau’s Coming with his 400 Men * Jacob (Israel) take action - His Name is Israel, why Call Him Jacob? * Divides up the family * Servants with their children * Leah with her Children * Rachel with Joseph (the only one named) * Jacob meets Esau first - Bowing Himself 7 Times, until he came near Esau Read Genesis 33 4-7 - 21:08 * They Meet * Jacob could not have expected the response he received * Esau ran * Embraced Him * Fell on his neck * Kissed him * They wept * Esau Sees everyone else * Who are all these people * Jacob praises the LORD (graciously given) * Everyone Draws Near (such a well-behaved family) * Each group draws near * Each group bowed down Read Genesis 33 8-11 - 27:26 * Esau inquires about the present (over 400 animals sent his way) * Jacob says why he sent it (find favor in your sight) * Esau does not need it * Jacob insists * If I have found favor * Then, accept the present from my hand * I have seen your face * Which is like seeing the face of God (not seeing God) * You have accepted me (like God accepted me) * Re-insists on Esau’s acceptance * Please Accept * Blesses God again * Says this does not even put a dent in what he has * Esau takes the gift Read Genesis 33 12-16 - 35:36 * Let us journey on our way - Wants to leave with Jacob * Jacob does not want to * Appeals to the Esau’s knowledge and call him lord (adonai) * Children are frail * Nursing flocks and herds require attention * Can’t go as fast as you (why Laban caught him?) * Suggests that Esau go ahead and they will meet in Seir * Esau wants to leave people (why?) * Jacob says don’t need them - Favor saying again * Esau went home Read Genesis 33 17-20 - 46:34 * Jacob did not go to Seir, but to Succoth * Built a house * Made booths for his livestock (settled down) * The place is named Succoth for this reason (there were booths there) * Jacob traveled to Shechem in Canaan * Jacob, like Abraham, brought land in Canaan * From the sons of Hamor (group), Shechem’s father * Spent 100 pieces of money (no weight mentioned) * The land where he pitched his tent * Erected an altar (place of worship) * Name the place God the God of Israel Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Genesis 32 - Wrestling with My Past (and God)!!

Season 5 Episode 9 – Genesis 32: Wrestling with My Past (and God) Coming Up!! - 0:00 Intro - 2:56 A’ight So Boom!! - 3:31 Read Genesis 32:1-2 - 9:00 * The Angels of God * As Jacob goes on his way, the angels of God meet him. * Jacob’s response: "This is God's camp!" * He names the place Mahanaim (meaning "two camps" or "two hosts"). * What are the 2 camps? His camp and the camp of God?  Read Genesis 32:3-8 - 13:32 * The Scouting Report * Jacob sends messengers ahead to Esau in the land of Seir. * The Message: Humble and submissive ("Your servant Jacob"). * Explains all that he has (willing to share? Compensate Easu for stealing his birthright and blessing)  * The Report: The messengers return with terrifying news—Esau is coming to meet Jacob with 400 men.  * More man than Abraham had to get lot back * Jacob’s Panic * Jacob is "greatly afraid and distressed." * He divides his people and flocks into two camps. If Esau attacks one, the other can escape. Read Genesis 32:9-12 - 26:12 * Jacob’s Prayer  * He addresses the God of his fathers, Abraham and Isaac. * "I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies." * "Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother." * He throws God’s own words back to Him: "You said, 'I will surely treat you well...'". Read Genesis 32:13-21 - 30:06 * The "I'm Sorry" Gift * Jacob prepares a massive bribe (appeasement gift) for Esau: * 200 female goats, 20 male goats. * 200 ewes, 20 rams. * 30 milking camels with their colts. * 40 cows, 10 bulls. * 20 female donkeys, 10 male donkeys. * He sends them in separate droves, telling each servant to say, "They belong to your servant Jacob; it is a present sent to my lord Esau." * 6 sets of gifts coming at a staggered pace.  * Sends everything ahead of him and stays the night at the camp Read Genesis 32:22-26 - 36:32  * The Midnight Match * Jacob sends his wives, servants, and eleven sons across the ford of Jabbok. * Jacob is left alone. * The Wrestling Match: A "Man" wrestles with him until daybreak. * We think Jacob is strong from him rolling the stone off the well  * The Man touches Jacob’s hip socket, putting it out of joint. * Jacob’s tenacity: "I will not let You go unless You bless me!" Read Genesis 32:27-32 - 44:49 * The Name Change * The Man asks his name: "Jacob" (Heel-catcher/Supplanter). * The New Name: Israel ("For you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed"). * God Prevails  * Jacob asks the Man's name, but the Man responds with a question and blesses him there. * The Aftermath * Jacob names the place Peniel ("For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved"). * Facing God or Face of God * Note: Jacob limps because of his hip—this is why the people of Israel do not eat the sinew of the hip to this day. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Genesis 31 - Let's Get Out of Here!!

Season 5 Episode 8 – Genesis 31: Let’s Get Out of Here! Coming Up!! - 0:00 Intro - 1:07 A’ight So Boom!! - 2:32 * Genesis 30 Recap Read Genesis 31:1-3 - 7:36 * The Motivation to Leave * Jacob hears the words of Laban’s sons—accusing him of taking their father’s wealth.  * Why? * Jacob notices Laban is no longer favorable toward him.  * Does Laban notice that his tricks aren't working?  * The LORD speaks: "Return to the land of your fathers... and I will be with you". * Same promise God gave Jacob at Bethel in Gen 28:15 and what Jacob wanted in his vow Gen 28:20  Read Genesis 31:4-9 - 14:14 * Jacob’s Plea to his wives * Jacob calls for his wives into the field to explain his current situation * Their father is no longer favorable toward him.  * But God has been with him * He has served with all his strength but their father keeps changing his wages  * God has kept Laban from harming him, physically and financially Read Genesis 31:10-13 - 19:01  * The Dream Revelation * Jacob explains the breeding of the flocks was God's doing, not just the sticks. * The Angel of God identifies Himself as the God of Bethel, the place Jacob saw the vision of Angels ascending and descending on the ladder * Reminder of the pillar Jacob anointed and the vow he made. Read Genesis 31:14-16 - 28:54 * The Wives’ Agreement * Rachel and Leah agree: "Is there any portion or inheritance left for us?". * They feel like foreigners to their father because he sold them and used up their money. * They support Jacob's departure based on what God told him. Read Genesis 31:17-21 - 31:18 * The Secret Departure * Jacob puts his children and wives on camels. * He takes all his livestock and goods acquired in Paddan-aram. * Rachel steals Laban’s household gods while he is shearing sheep. * Jacob "tricked" Laban by not telling him he was leaving. Read Genesis 31:21-25  - 59:06m * The Pursuit * Laban is told on the third day and pursues for seven days. * God warns Laban in a dream: "Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad". Read Genesis 31:25-35 - 1:06:48 * The Confrontation * Laban catches up in the hill country of Gilead. * Laban starts with “What have you done” - similar to what Jacob asked when Laban gave him Leah instead of Rachel * Laban's complaints: "Why did you flee secretly?" and "Why did you steal my gods?". * Laban claims he wanted to celebrate their departure (unlikely)  * Jacob didn't tell Laban because he was afraid Laban would take his daughters by force. * Jacob says whoever has Laban’s gods would not live. Didn't know Rachel (his favorite wife) stole them * Laban searches the tents; Rachel hides the idols in a camel's saddle and claims "the manner of women is upon me" to avoid standing up. Read Genesis 31:36-42 - 1:18:35 * Jacob’s Rant (The Resume of Service) * Jacob is angry and berated Laban. * 20 years of service: 14 for daughters, 6 for flocks. * He bore the loss of animals torn by beasts himself. * Consumed by heat by day and frost by night. * "If the God of my father... had not been on my side, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed". Read Genesis 31:43-55 - 1:26:27 * The Covenant at Mizpah * Laban claims everything is "mine," but agrees to a covenant for the sake of his daughters. * They set up a pillar and a heap of stones. * Names: Laban calls it Jegar-sahadutha; Jacob calls it Galeed. * Jegar-sahadutha - Witness heap * Galeed - the heap of witness * Mizpah Blessing: "The LORD watch between you and me when we are out of one another's sight". * Mizpah - to watch, watchpost, watchtower * Laban stated the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor but Jacob only swore by the Fear of his father Issac  * The Farewell * They offer a sacrifice and eat a meal. * Early in the morning, Laban kisses his grandchildren and daughters, blesses them, and returns home.

Genesis 30 - Fool Me Once ...!!

Season 5 Episode 7 – Genesis 30 : Fool Me Once …!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 1:43 Meet Pastor Ron Again - 2:22 A’ight So Boom! - 3:02 Read Genesis 30 1-8  - 8:36 * Rachel Gets Envious - Leah Bore Children * The desire that she has for children - understood * Goes to Jacob instead of the LORD (the LORD controls wombs) * Jacob’s response is anger? (Why not seek the LORD on her behalf like his dad) * Rachel Gives her servant Bilhah to Jacob for children * Gives is crazy, sign of the times * Bilhah Conceives and bore a son * Rachel Names him - Son 5 - Dan * Bilhah conceives again and bore a son * Rachel Name him - Son 6 - Natphtali Read Genesis 30 9-13 - 41:20 * Leah Ceased bearing children * Leah Took and gave her servant Zilpah * Jacob as a wife (not said about Bilhah) * Zilpah bore a son * Leah Names him - Son 7 - Gad * Zilpah bore another son * Leah Names him - Son 8 - Asher Read Genesis 30 14-24 - 44:30 * The Mandrake situation * Days of Wheat Harvest * Reuben (Leah’s First Born) found some mandrakes * Rachel sounds like Esau - Give me some of your son’s mandrakes (stew) * Leah sounds like Jacob - You take my husband and my son’s mandrakes * They make a deal for the mandrakes * Traded mandrakes for her husband (that’s crazy) * Jacob returns and is told he was ‘hired’ for some ‘mandrakes’, he went * God listened to Leah?? - When did she ask, was her asking for her husband asking for children? * She Conceived and bore a son - Son 9 - Issachar * She conceived again and bore a son -  Son 10 - Zebulun * She also had a daughter named Dinah * Now it is Rachel’s turn * God remembered Rachel - remembered means what? * God listened to her - when did she ask * She conceived and bore a son - Son 11 - Joseph * May the LORD add to me another son! Read Genesis 30 25-30 - 1:05:51 * As soon as, some immediacy * Jacob confronted Laban (confronted may be a strong word) * Want to leave - Go home - with his wives and children * Laban relays the all too familiar words of the Patriarchs * The Lord has blessed me because of you * Name your wages and I will give it * Jacob is not having it * Your livestock has increased abundantly  * The LORD has blessed you wherever I worked (every step of the way) * When shall I provide for my household (all of this is in the possession of Laban) Read Genesis 30 31-36 - 1:14:46 * Laban still trying to bargain from a place of strength * What shall I give you? * Jacob is bargaining from a place of already offered effectiveness * Growing my own wealth * Providing for my own family * I am doing you a favor * Jacob presents the plan * Will take the less desirable sheep, lamb and goats (black, speckled, striped and spotted) * These are his wages * Speaks of honesty - why has his honesty been questioned or because Laban is not to give him anything (the latter) * Will answer for me later, when you look at my wages (the spotted, speckled, striped and black lambs, sheep and goats) * Any livestock found not like that shall be counted as stolen * There is agreement that this is a good deal * Laban being Laban gets the upper hand, probably trying to ensure that jacob cannot go anywhere * Removes all the striped, black, speckled and spotted livestock from his flocks * Gives them to his sons * Puts a 3 days journey between those and the flocks that Jacob is to tend Read Genesis 30 37-43 - 1:23:54 * Jacob did some stuff * Peeled sticks  * Set the sticks in front of the flocks in the troughs * They bred when the came to the trough, they bred in front of the sticks and * Striped, speckled, and spotted came forth - (What!!!???) * Jacob separated the lambs and set the faces to Laban’s black and striped flocks * Jacob also identified the Stronger of the flock * Lay the sticks for them to breed * Would not do this for the feebler of the flock * The feebler were Laban’s and the Stronger Jacob’s * Jacob increased in wealth (increased greatly) - Sounds like Isaac Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3

Genesis 29 - The Old Switcheroo!!!

Season 5 Episode 6 – Genesis 29 : The Old Switcheroo!! Coming Up! - 0:00 Intro - 1:54 Meet Sheryl - 2:18 A’ight So Boom! - 4:22 Read Genesis 29 1-3 - 7:57 * Jacob’s Journey - The land of the people of the East (East again) * A well is seen - flocks watered out of this well * Three flocks of sheep already there * Large stone on the mouth of the well * When all the flocks arrived * Shepherds (plural) would roll away the stone * Water the sheep * Put the stone back when done Read Genesis 29 4-8 - 11:56 * Jacob starts a conversation * Where you from? - Haran * Do you know Laban? - Yes * How is he doing? - Well  * Rachel mentioned - She is coming with the sheep * Is Jacob mansplaining? * Tells them what they should be doing with the sheep * We learn that Jacob has some agricultural skills Read Genesis 2 9-14 - 23:05 * Rachel steps on the scene - Walkout music? * While still speaking with them (suddenness) * Told she was with her father’s sheep * She was a shepherdess *  Jacob greets Rachel - weird? * Kisses her * Weeps * Tells her who he is (guess it makes sense after this) * Rachel’s response similar to Rebekah’s response * Rant to Tell Laban * Laban’s response is similar to his meeting of Abraham’s servant. * Ran to meet him * Invited him in * Make a declaration - Surely you are a relative (Adam?) - identify Theft y’all? * Stayed with him a month Read Genesis 29 15-20 - 32:57 * A month has passed and Laban asks about wages - making it sound like he is not trying to take advantage of him * Laban has two daughters we are introduced to them * Contrast of the daughters just like the sons * Leah described as having weak eyes * Rachel described as beautiful in form and appearance * Jacob loves Rachel, there is that word again, and will work 7 years for her * Laban says this is better than anyone else in this area * Stay with me * Jacob served 7 years * They seemed like a few days, because he had love for her (this is different) Read Genesis 29 21-25 - 50:12 * Then - Seven years has passed * Give me my wife * We should be married * I worked as we agreed on * Laban puts together the marriage ceremony * All the people of the place * Made a feast * But - Something is going on here that is not of the expectation * Laban brought Leah to Jacob (not Rachel as agreed upon) * Laban gave Zilpah to Leah for a servant * Jacob does not know until the next morning * What is this you have done to me? * Did I not serve you Rachel? * Whey then have you deceived me? * Jacob got a taste of what he delivered to Esau (Hairy) Read Genesis 29 26-30 - 55:20 * Laban is like - ‘It’s not me it’s you. * This is how we do things, do not know how you all do things * Laban uses the ‘Firstborn’ word * Laban gives an alternative * Complete another week (7 years) * You can then marry Rachel * Jacob completed another 7 years * Another marriage festival(?) * Laban gave his daughter Rachel  to Jacob * Jacob gave his female servant to Rachel - Bilhah * Jacob went into Rachel * He loved Rachel more than  Leah * Repeats the 7 years (Rachel given on the promise or after the completion) Read Genesis 29 31-35 - 59:48 * The LORD ‘saw’ that Leah was hated - Actually treated her badly or that He just knows or both * This causes the LORD to move * He opened Leah’s womb * He did not open Rachel’s womb * Leah conceived and bore … * Son 1 Reuben - The LORD has looked upon my affliction * Now my husband will love me * Son 2 Simeon - The LORD has heard that I am hated * Son 3 Levi - This time my husband will be attached to me - 3 sons * Son 4 Judah - This time I will praise the LORD * Then she ceased bearing Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3