1. What a drama! I think in the entire book of Genesis, this episode is the most dramatic, very much like Shakespear! Birthright, blessing, were things to fight for, and Jacob, the younger brother good at grabbing things was the winner. Eager to know what happened after Isaac died.
2. I love it when Jesus said the healthy doesn't need doctor but the sick does, and he came not for the righteous, but the sinners.
3. And the oppressions shall cease...
4. Today's proverb reminds me the offering of Abel.
~蓑笠翁 : 昨天没读那个BLOG。 我也不能苟同BOB的说法:“In fact, their sins were employed by God in such a way as to achieve the will of God. God’s sovereignty is never thwarted by man’s sin. To the contrary, God is able to achieve His purposes by employing man’s sinful acts to further His plans.”雅各和利百加巧取祝福一事非常有戏剧性,值得讨论。我认为雅各在明天的章节里为此付出了代价,而且纵观雅各的一生,他“又短又苦”(雅各语)的自我总结为我们勾勒出一个钻营者内心的艰辛。不过从另一个角度来看,我觉得雅各和以扫非常象亚伯和该隐。以扫没有马上动手,否则雅各肯定不是他的对手。神是看内心的,我相信他不会看错。
Genesis: Although Jacob valued God's blessing, I despise his deceits. I don't understand why he DID get the real blessing by deceits... Don't quite agree with Bob's analysis, even Abraham was not perfect, so was Esau...... Maybe I am too stubborn, I can never pursuade myself.....Anyway, amazed by Isaac's patience to dig the wells and his patience was from the faith to God.
Matthew: It is so encouraging that Jesus healed people but also forgives sins.
Like this statement: "I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners".
Appreciated that Lord never despises sinners, like you and me.....
Psalm: God take care of you and me when we are helpless......
Proverbs: Don't treasure our own wealth, God will provide us when we follow his words and walk in his wills......