Calvary Baptist Church - Canyon Texas - David Crump, Pastor

Gen 25:24-26 Jacob is born a deceiver, a schemer Gen 25:27-43 Jacob schemes his brother, Esau, out of his birthright Gen 27:1-40 Jacob deceives his father, Isaac and took Esau's blessing Gen 27:41-28:9 Jacob flees Esau and starts his journey to Haran to seek a wife Gen 28:10-15 Jacob has a dream of a stairway to heaven. God passes the promise of Abraham and Isaac to Jacob Gen 28:16-22 Jacob's response to God's promise: "If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey... then the Lord will be my God." (He asks for food, clothes, and a safe journey). Jacob's faith is weak, but God is patient and will prove that He can be trusted Gen 29:1-14 Jacob arrives in Haran and meets Rachel Gen 29:15-30 Jacob works for seven years to marry Rachel, but is deceived by Laban and Jacob marries both Rachel and Leah. God allows polygamy in some OT stories, but it ALWAYS causes trouble. God's design is a man and a woman in marriage. Jacob's love for Rachel - he worked for her for 14 years. He had a devoted love f