Genesis 38, 39, 40: These chapters contrast the egregious immorality of Judah with the faithful loyalty of Joseph to His God.

Rachel gives birth to Benjamin, tragically dies, while Isaac dies as well, setting the stage for the rise of Joseph.

Jacob’s daughter, Dinah, is raped by a Canaanite leader; as spiritual leader of his family, Jacob does nothing but his sons respond with an evil act of vengeance.

God wrestles with Jacob, breaks him of his rebellious will and changes his name to Israel, after which he is reconciled to Esau in a wonderful demonstration of God’s grace.

Jacob, under God’s protection and care, leaves his uncle Laban, with his wives, his children and wealth, and heads for the Promised Land.

The Birth of Jacob’s children form the basis for the 12 tribes of Israel.

In a dream, God renews the Abrahamic Covenant with Jacob, after which Jacob worships God, changes the name of a Canaanite sanctuary city Luz to Bethel. and makes a vow to God.

In collusion with his mother, Rebekah, Jacob, impersonating his brother Esau, lies (twice) to Isaac, his father, inorder to receive the blessing of the firstborn.

As Abraham dies, Issac, the new patriarch, struggles with the same sins as his dad, but sees his two sons, Jacob and Esau born–and the battle between the two begins.

Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for his son, Isaac, and God’s loyal, covenant love and providence are clearly evident throughout the entire process.