Tag: 12 tribes
Cover to Cover Reading: Genesis 47:13-50:26 Focus: Genesis 48:1-49:28 What influence does the lives of one generation have upon the next? It’s not something we often think about, nor is it something that is easily accounted for unless one was extremely familiar with family history and legacy. However, even just looking at one’s parents, one would be quick to recognise the lives of one’s parents heavily influence the life one currently lives, positively or negatively.
Cover to Cover Reading: Genesis 29:31-31:55 Focus: Genesis 29:31-30:24 In this account of the birth of Jacob’s first 11 sons, we find each son given name with meaning. Respective to the situation of their birth, each son was named accordingly. While the names are important, what stands out in this account of Jacob’s children is the situation which they are born into. Two sisters, Jacob’s wives—Leah and Rachel, compete for the love and affection of their husband (and you wonder why you would want more than one spouse?).
