As we study the lives of Judah & Joseph, we see how God remains firmly committed to His covenant & His Word to accomplish His plan & purposes, even using corrupt & immoral situations and those who compromise.

Joseph & his exile to Egypt, at the hands of his brothers; Judah takes a Caananite wife.

Jacob is now a changed man, and God reiterates His covenant to him; the deaths of Rachel & Isaac.

After reuniting with Esau, Jacob & his people settle to Shechem, where they have conflict with the Canaanites, and plot a massacre.

Jacob’s return to Genesis, and his fears of facing his brother Esau.

The account of Jacob & Laban, and the beginnings of Jacob’s family.

Isaac blesses Jacob & sends him to Padan-Aram, Esau marries the daughter of Ishmael, Jacob’s vision, & the stone of Beth-el.

Not trusting completely in God and relying instead on his own resources & methods, Jacob steals the blessing of his father.

Esau gives up his birthright to Jacob; and discussion of Isaac’s falsehood: a nearly identical experience with Abimelech as his Father.

God leads Isaac to his wife; The death of Abraham, & the birth of Jacob & Esau.