Today, on “Behold the Man” we look at how Jacob earns his name by wrestling with an Angel, escapes death at the hand of Esau and the fall of the 3 eldest son’s of Jacob! NOTE: my microphone was over modulated… too HOT… which means the audio quality was less than the best. I […]
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Today, on “Behold The Man” we see how Jacob fathered his 12 sons… not quite the “text-book” approach you would hope for in a patriarch of the people of God. Stocked full of wives, children, and live stock… Jacob makes off with his riches for the land of his father; […]
Today, on “Behold the Man” we continue in our study of “A Father who keeps His promies”, chapter 6, looking at how Jacob meets Rachel his wife. We see the comparisons to the Woman at the Well in John 4 and the Marriage feast opf the Lamb in Revelation 21 […]
Today, on "Behold the Man" we look at Genesis 28 & the mysterious encounter Jacob had with a ladder reaching up to heaven. It's fulfillment is found in Christ, the Temple and the Priesthood. Jacob receives the blessing of Abraham from God himself and yet still try's to keep his options open.
Today on "Behold the Man", we look at Genesis 26, 27, and part of 28 in our study of "A Father Who keeps His promises" by Dr. Scott Hahn. Rebecca, knowing the Isaac was about to bestow the blessing of the first born to Easu, intercedes, and sends Jacob in to Jacob Easu & Isaac. The plan is hatched,,, carried out,,, and the blessing goes forth! The parallels to the passover, and Easter/Eucharist are amazing.
Today on “Behold The Man”, we take up where we left off in chapter 6 of “A Father who keeps His promises” by Dr. Scott Hahn. Jacob, the younger will supplant Esau, the elder, which is contrary to the structure of ancient families, and yet, a major theme through out Salvation History. The intro […]