Aug 13 – 10 Pentecost Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph Dreams of Greatness Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. As Genesis draws to a close the writer sets the stage for the […]
Jul 30 – 8 Pentecost Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob’s Marries Laban’s Daughters Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while solidifying a number of motifs of the […]
July madly approaches its close but not before having a tantrum with heat, humidity, and rain. It’s been a blessing to be back in town but this past week has been oppressive – thankfully our Parish family is, for the most part, hanging in there. This past week we opened our doors to the community […]
Jul 23 – 7 Pentecost Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob’s Dream at Bethel Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while solidifying a number of motifs of the Old […]
Jul 16 – 6 Pentecost Genesis 25:19-34 The Birth and Youth of Esau and Jacob Esau Sells His Birthright Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while […]