Home »
This video summarizes the overall story of the Bible as a series of crossroad decisions. All humanity, followed by the Israelites, redefine good and evil and end up in Babylon. They are followed by Jesus, who takes a different path that opens up the way to a new creation.
In Genesis 35-37, we follow the journey of Jacob and his family as they encounter both blessings and challenges. At the story’s start, Jacob receives a divine message from God, who instructs him to return to his father’s land and promises to bless him. Jacob heeds this message and sets out for his father’s land, where he and his family experience a range of blessings and challenges.
Jacob and his wife have several more children, including Joseph, who becomes Jacob’s favorite. However, Joseph’s brothers become envious of his special treatment and sell him into slavery, causing immense grief and suffering for Jacob and his family. Despite this heart-wrenching event, God continues to bless Jacob and his family, who grow and flourish.
This story is a testament to the power of obedience to God’s will and the transformative nature of his blessings. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive effects of jealousy and the importance of overcoming negative emotions. As we read this story, we can reflect on our lives and consider how we can seek God’s will and embrace his blessings. We can also strive to overcome jealousy and other harmful emotions to build stronger, healthier relationships.
As we follow in the footsteps of Jacob and his family, we can find hope and purpose even amid challenges. By embracing the blessings and challenges of life with faith and obedience, we can experience the fullness of life that God intends for us. So let us strive to follow the example of Jacob and his family, seeking to obey God’s will and embrace his blessings as we navigate the ups and downs of life.
If you haven’t yet downloaded the Bible App, you can do so right here. Click this link to begin the One Story that Leads to Jesus Bible reading plan. Our Compass staff, including Pastors Brian and Matt, will also engage with these posts and leave comments. Feel free to join the conversation and share what you are learning with the rest of our Compass community.
One Response
I have always thought the story of Joseph was so interesting. He went through so many hard times, but God was faithful to him and elevated him to a position of power and responsibility because of his faithfulness to God. It reminds me to be faithful to God even when I feel like I am in an impossible situation that feels hopeless.