The Battle of the Babies
Outline
- A text for Mothers' Day?
- A quick overiew of the story
- Chapter 29 begins with Jacob, Abraham's grandson. Jacob is a twin. He has a brother Esau, who is an outdoorsy guy and Dad's favorite. Jacob is a home-body, and very close to his Mom. Jacob is also a sneaky fellow. Over time he has cheated Esau out of some of the family inheritance, as well as Dad's blessing. Esau is furious, and wants to kill his brother, which is why when we meet him, Jacob is running away from home.
- Some practical lessons
- Multiply partners is a bad idea
- Old sins keep coming back
- Completition tears us apart
Healthy families need a caring kind of love. So do healthy churches.
May God grant us the grace to grow in His love,
on this Mother's Day and always.