Genesis 32:1-2 – As an indication of God’s approval and blessing upon Jacob he sends his angels to appear to him. When Jacob was fleeing Esau, God sent these angels to appear to him at Bethel (Gen. 28:12). God does this for Jacob to remind him that He is his protector and shield and to reassure him as … Read more
Genesis 31:1-3 – The sons of Laban became more and more vexed that Jacob continued to prosper. What was thought to be a shrewd deal on their father’s part was now becoming a disaster in their eyes. Their flocks were not reproducing as well now that Jacob was not in charge, and Jacob’s were multiplying. They blamed their losses … Read more
Genesis 30:1-2 – Rachel who was forced to wait to marry her husband because of her father and Laban’s conspiracy now has to deal with the humiliation of not being able to have children. It would be disappointing enough just to be barren but imagine the agony as you begin to see the love of your … Read more
Genesis 29:1-6 The next 3 chapters of Genesis chronicle Jacobs 20 years away from the land of promise. When Jacob flees his brother, he is about 75 years old. The boys were 40 when Esau married the Canaanite women. Jacob’s son Joseph was born 18 years after he fled from Esau. By comparing a number of accounts in … Read more
Genesis 27:1-5 – Despite the obvious lack of discernment and spiritual dullness demonstrated by Esau, Isaac still wants to impart the blessing of the first born on Esau. In most commentaries Jacob is characterized as a liar, a deceiver, a usurper, a lover of money, shrewd, covetous, and lacking ethical scruples, caring only for his self-interests. In … Read more
Genesis 28:1-5 Isaac in the meantime has repented of his actions and taking now the counsel of his wife Rebekah. Isaac gives Jacob his sincere blessings and charges him to marry a woman from one of their own relatives and not from the Canaanites as Esau had done. The blessing given is similar to the one … Read more
Genesis 26:1-11 – A famine comes to the land where Isaac was living, the famine apparently did not affect the coast where the Philistines lived in the land now known as Gaza. God graciously appears to Isaac and tells him not to leave the land of promise. Note in V 5 that this blessing comes … Read more
Genesis 25:29-34 The blessing of the eldest involved a number of things. First it meant receiving a double portion of the father’s estate. (Deuteronomy 21:17) “But he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the beginning of his strength; … Read more
Genesis 1:2 – Arnold Fructenbaum in his commentary on Genesis gives great insight on this verse. “From the grammar of the Hebrew we know that It shows that Genesis 1:2 is not a result or development of Genes is 1:1, but the background to Genesis 1:3. The same point is made in Isaiah 45:18. This … Read more
Genesis 25:1-6 – Abraham was 137 years old when Sarah died, so Abraham still had thirty-eight years to live after that. He was 100 years old when Isaac was born (Genesis 21:1-3), he was 137 years old when Sarah died (Genesis 23:1), and he was 175 years old when he died (in Genesis 25:7). Abraham now marries Keturah … Read more
This book will help you to trace the source of Jewish and Christian faith through the Land, the people, and the Scriptures. Presented with “you are there” imagery enriched with Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. It will help you to understand the unity between Old and New Covenants.
Where Jesus Walked is an excellent travel companion for a trip to Israel, personal devotions, Bible studies, or as a background for the history and events in the life of Yeshua.
The Scripture references uniquely correlate Old Testament prophecy from 500 to 3500 years before the birth of Yeshua with New Covenant fulfillment. Full-color locator maps help readers understand the geographic context of the events. Over 100 full-page photographs place you at the sites where the events occurred and help to visualize what took place.
Fascinating personal portraits of 24 people who walked with Yeshua complete the story of the New Covenant and provide historical background to the people in His earthly life. Including the Apostles, Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Herod, and others.