Jacob Sojourned in Canaan
Eric Motl
Jacob was a sojourner in the land of Canaan while his brother Esau moved away and founded his own country, Edom. Esau took a secular route in his life while Jacob was on a spiritual journey his brother could know nothing about. Christians are called to be sojourners, pilgrims in our times just like Jacob […]
Jacob Cleanses His Household
Eric Motl
Jacob found it important to cleanse his household of pagan idolatry and ancient occultism. Followers of Jesus Christ ought to consider doing the same in our day. Without knowing it, many Christians have pagan items, with roots tied to the occult, right under their own rooves. Can these unclean items, detested by the Lord in […]
Jacob Moves to Shechem
Eric Motl
It’s Critical that God’s people practice acknowledging Him in all their ways daily. Often times the Law of Compromise sets in and we drift away from God’s will for our lives through a series of seemingly small, unnoticeable steps. These small steps can lead to huge dangers if not kept in check consistently.
Jacob Wrestles with God
Eric Motl
Jacob was a man who had been struggling with the people and circumstances surrounding him since the day he was born. It wasn’t until this amazing encounter with God Himself that he realized he’d really been struggling with God all that time. God desired brokenness in Jacob. It is here that Jacob finally comes to […]
Jacob Meets Esau
Eric Motl
Sometimes life seems to hit us left and right with one trouble after another. This was the case for Jacob. After finally getting out of the conflict with his uncle Laban, he enters right in to another potential one with his brother, Esau. If life ever gets this way for you here are some Biblical […]
Jacob Separates from Laban
Eric Motl
Jacob came to a point where major boundaries needed to be set up between him and his controlling uncle. Boundary setting, whether it be spiritual or physical, is a required skill for any healthy, growing follower of Christ. So, how do I know if it’s time to put boundaries up between me and the people […]
God Opens Leah’s Womb
Eric Motl
When God saw that Leah was unloved He responded in her life by opening her womb. She had four sons. Yet, God didn’t have her whole heart. She still longed to be loved by her husband. God continued to woo her towards Himself alone. Three points from this sermon: 1. God sees the humbled and […]
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