March 8, 2024

Esau chose poorly when he chose a wife, that much is sure. We know little about Judith, but what the Word does tell us is enough. In some way, she “brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah” (Genesis 26:35). It’s possible that this friction is caused purely by spiritual disagreements. Judith may have been a “lovely […]

Sibling rivalries are no joke. I believe that humanity is inherently kind, but it can’t escape notice that the very first physical death on this earth (that’s recorded) was not of natural causes, but a murder.  And not just any murder, but one brother murdering his own brother. That’s a sad commentary on the state

It’s hard for me to write about this particular period in the Bible.  That’s not because I have a hard time understanding it intellectually, but because I have a hard time discussing it emotionally. For context, Jacob steals the birthright in Genesis 27:27-30. He then exits stage left, and Esau walks into the room. The

I’m the youngest of three kids, so I’m used to getting the short end of the stick. I was always the last one picked for everything, always had to get my presents last on Christmas, ETCETERA ETCETERA. When I played basketball with my two older brothers in the driveway, I was always the one that

In modern times, it’s hard for us to understand the importance of a “birthright.” To be fair, we understand the idea of leaving something behind for your children. Whether that’s an inheritance, a business empire, or just simply a good name (or a bad name), we all inherently understand the link between us and our