211 Jacob’s Favorite Son

Genesis 37:1-35, TBC Book One, Chapter 25
After all he had been through, Jacob should have known better. His mother had favored him, just as Isaac had favored Esau. And what had favoritism brought?. . . Almost 17 years had now passed since Jacob returned. He was no longer the same man. He had even changed his name. He wanted to be called Israel, the name the Lord had given him.

Joseph was a baby when they arrived in Canaan, but now he was a young man, and his father treated him like a prince. Born to Israel in old age, he was the son of Israel’s favorite wife. His brothers knew their father loved Joseph most. They recalled him giving Joseph a beautifully ornamented robe, a sign of his favor, a hint of the birthright. From that day on, they hated him. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 25, for the full story.)
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 Today’s Takeaways
​    A proverb to guide you: “When vengeance weds deceit, it breeds guilt, regret, . . . and judgment.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “The wicked have drawn the sword and bent their bow To take down the afflicted and the needy, to kill off those who are upright in conduct. Their sword will enter their own heart, and their bows will be broken.” Psalm 37:14-15 NASB
     A praise to fill you: Held  Natalie Grant     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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