ĠENESI 25:32-33

Life can be unpredictable and confusing, even when we serve God. Things seem at times to be out of control, leaving us to wonder what in the world is going on! If you have ever felt this way or are confused, this new devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala is just for you!

The vision of our lives gets blurry when we are not walking in obedience to what God desires. In fact, the action we take each day has the ability to pull us closer or push us farther from Him. We are going to explore how vital it is to couple vision with experiences that ultimately lead to the decisions we make each day. Let’s dig in.

Throughout his life in the book of Genesis, we see Jacob fighting. Fighting for status. Fighting for blessings. Fighting in relationships. What can followers of Jesus learn today from someone whose life was a constant struggle?

For millennia, God’s people have been carrying out a weekly Bible study plan. Every year, they read through the Torah from Genesis to Deuteronomy. In synagogue each week, they read and study a Bible passage—the weekly parshah. This week’s parshah is called “Toldot,” which is Hebrew for “generations,” and covers Genesis 25:19-28:9.