Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief
Sept 21 - Nov 16, 2019
Rivals from Birth (And Before!)
September 21, 2019 • Randy Roberts
Often, God chooses the little, the last and the least to be the objects of his special regard and power. Jesus stated it this way: “The first will be last, and the last first.” "Rivals from Birth (And Before!)" - Part 1 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
The Double Crosser Gets Double-Crossed
October 12, 2019 • Randy Roberts
Even in times of deceit and opposition and persecution, even in times when we get what we deserve, God is still with us, and continues his work in our lives. "The Double Crosser Gets Double-Crossed" - Part 4 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
No Honor Among Thieves
October 26, 2019 • Randy Roberts
Above and beyond all our strivings and manipulations, God overrules our attempts to control our circumstances and moves our lives toward the fulfillment of his plan. "No Honor Among Thieves" - Part 6 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
In the Painful Grip of God
November 2, 2019 • Randy Roberts
God’s painful grip (i.e., times of wrestling with God) can lead to deeper humility and greater trust in him, resulting in new character growth (i.e., Jacob’s new name). "In the Painful Grip of God" - Part 7 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
A Truly Rich Man
November 16, 2019 • Randy Roberts
In the end, Jacob’s greatest legacy was to relinquish the need for control, which led to conflict with others, and to offer forgiveness and seek reconciliation. "A Truly Rich Man" - Part 9 of 9: by Randy Roberts Jacob: Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.