Welcome to the “But first, Bible” daily devotional podcast with Dave Miers.
Today we are hearing God speak to us from Genesis 36-37 and Matthew 12:1-21.
Back in Genesis 25 we were first introduced to Jacob and Esau.
Twins born to Isaac and Rebekah. Esau was the first one out of the womb, and yet he ended up selling all the benefits that come with being the first born to his brother Jacob for a bowl of stew. It was always part of God’s plans that his promises would be fulfilled through Jacob and not Esau.
Genesis 36 lists the descendants of Esau in a fairly non-eventful way. We don’t know too much about most of the names listed in his family. His descendants – the Edomites – will make further appearances through the Old Testament and the Prophets… but for the sake of God fulfilling his promises, we are going to zoom right in on the action with Jacob’s family tree.
By the time we arrive in Genesis 37, Jacob is now getting on in years, and the narrative will slow down on his 12 sons who become the 12 tribes of Israel.
Continue reading “Jan 15 – Genesis 36-37; Matthew 12:1-21 – JOSEPH & HIS BROTHERS”