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“May the LORD keep watch between us …”

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “May the LORD keep watch between us …”  Verse(s) considered: Gen 31:43-55 NLT (43)  Then Laban replied to Jacob, “These women are my daughters, these children are my grandchildren, and these flocks are my flocks—in fact, … Continue reading →

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“As a result, Jacob became very wealthy …”

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “As a result, Jacob became very wealthy …”  Verse(s) considered: Gen 30:31-43 (31)  “What wages do you want?” Laban asked again. Jacob replied, “Don’t give me anything. Just do this one thing, and I’ll continue to … Continue reading →

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“Give me children, or I’ll die!”

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Give me children, or I’ll die!”  Verse(s) considered: Genesis 30:1-13 (1) When Rachel saw that she wasn’t having any children for Jacob, she became jealous of her sister. She pleaded with Jacob, “Give me children, or … Continue reading →

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“Look, here comes his daughter Rachel with the flock now.” 

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Look, here comes his daughter Rachel with the flock now.”  Verse(s) considered: Genesis 29:1-6 (1) Then Jacob hurried on, finally arriving in the land of the east. (2) He saw a well in the distance. Three … Continue reading →

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“I am Abraham’s servant,” he explained.

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “I am Abraham’s servant,” he explained. Verse(s) considered: Genesis 24:33-49 (33)  Then food was served. But Abraham’s servant said, “I don’t want to eat until I have told you why I have come.” “All right,” Laban … Continue reading →

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“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else…”

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else…” Verse(s) considered: Matthew 6:25-34 (25)  “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. … Continue reading →

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“So Abram had sexual relations with Hagar, and…”

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “So Abram had sexual relations with Hagar, and…” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 16:3-5 (3)  So Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar the Egyptian servant and gave her to Abram as a wife. (This happened ten years after Abram … Continue reading →

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“They also captured Lot —Abram’s nephew who lived in Sodom—and carried off everything he owned.”

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Steve Mathisen

Journeys Through the Word “They also captured Lot —Abram’s nephew who lived in Sodom—and carried off everything he owned.” Verse(s) considered: Genesis 14:1-12 (1)  About this time war broke out in the region. King Amraphel of Babylonia, King Arioch of … Continue reading →

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