Thy Strong Word — Genesis 29. Jacob didn’t make the tabloids, but he did make the Bible.

Rev. Christopher Maronde, PhD Candidate at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Genesis 29.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Me Too

Rev. Brian Flamme studies Genesis 34:1-30 regarding the grief and wickedness of this chapter, Shechem’s lack of remorse and Hamor’s brazenness, what happens with un-confessed sin, and whether Jacob’s sons were justified in their anger and actions.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: The Divine Comedy of Mercy

Rev. Andrew Preus studies Genesis 33:1-20 regarding Esau’s civil righteousness and pity of Jacob, Jacob’s gifts to Esau as an offering to the Lord, and Jacob’s faith and boldness in God and His promises.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Unclean Gods are Powerless

Rev. Timothy Appel studies Genesis 31:25-55 regarding the beginning of the end of Jacob’s story, Laban’s genuine/hypocritical accusations against Jacob, mockery of idolatry, boiling over of tensions between Laban and Jacob, and how the LORD protects and even enriches His people in the midst of oppression.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Magic, Miracles and Commandments

Rev. Harrison Goodman studies Genesis 31:1-24 regarding leaning into God’s gifts, how covetousness affects our daily bread, the 4th commandment and vocation to others, how Jacob is a type of Christ, and how to see Jesus in this text. 

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Children, Envy, and the Blessed Exchange

Rev. Chris Hull studies Genesis 29:31-30:23 regarding prayer, our view of children, envy, and in this meditation a teaching on the blessed exchange.

Sharper Iron & Truth in Genesis: Marriage, and Then Some

Rev. Sean Kilgo studies Genesis 29:1-30 regarding marriage, adultery, polygamy, the “bride-price”, and chastity.

Thy Strong Word – Genesis 29 “Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel”

Genesis 29 “Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel” with guest Rev. John Lukomski of St. Paul/Trinity Lutheran Churches in Southern Illinois.