Tricks Are for Kids; Genesis 29-31
Living by deception and manipulation might net short gains, but ends up being a bad long term strategy.
40 Days of Deprivation; Matthew 4
God shows Israel, Moses, and us how to wait upon God, who is holy, just, and amazingly merciful.
Sibling Rivalry; Genesis 25 & 27-28
Looking at Jacob and Esau, we see a family with quite a bit of dysfunction. The story of these brothers is a tale of caution for people who place their own desires ahead of their relationships.
40 Days as a Sermon Illustration; Ezekiel 4
God shows Israel, Moses, and us how to wait upon God, who is holy, just, and amazingly merciful.
Consistently Faithful; Genesis 24 & 26
Looking at Isaac, we see that playing a minor role in the story is not only okay, but can actually be preferable. We're called not to make ourselves known, but to make Jesus known.
40 Days of Warning; Jonah 3
God shows Israel, Moses, and us how to wait upon God, who is holy, just, and amazingly merciful.
