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.

Genesis 24 demonstrates the loving kindness & providence of God, as He leads Isaac’s search for a wife.

Abraham was obedient to God’s test of faith, and the Lord confirmed His blessings & promises. In time, Sarah dies and Abraham purchases land for her burial in Canaan, the promised land.

God tests Abraham’s faith, demonstrating how the Lord blesses those who obediently surrender everything to Him.