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16. Jacob and Esau

16. Jacob and Esau

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Genesis 25:19-24; 27. Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac, present a striking contrast, both in character and in life. ..
17. Jacob’s Flight and Exile

17. Jacob’s Flight and Exile

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Genesis 28 to 31. Threatened with death by the wrath of Esau, Jacob went out from his father’s home a fugitive; but ..
18.The Night of Wrestling

18.The Night of Wrestling

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This chapter is based on Genesis 32 and 33. Though Jacob had left Padan-aram in obedience to the divine direction, it was not without many misgivin..
19. The Return to Canaan

19. The Return to Canaan

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This chapter is based on Genesis 34; 35; 37. Crossing the Jordan, “Jacob came in peace to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan..
20. Joseph in Egypt

20. Joseph in Egypt

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This chapter is based on Genesis 39 to 41. Meanwhile, Joseph with his captors was on the way to Egypt. As the caravan journeyed southward toward th..
21. Joseph and His Brothers

21. Joseph and His Brothers

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This chapter is based on Genesis 41:54-56; 42 to 50. At the very opening of the fruitful years began the preparation for the approaching famine. Unde..
22. Moses

22. Moses

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This chapter is based on Exodus 1 to Exodus 4. The people of Egypt, in order to supply themselves with food during the famine, had sold to the crow..
23. The Plagues of Egypt

23. The Plagues of Egypt

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This chapter is based on Exodus 5-10. Aaron, being instructed by angels, went forth to meet his brother, from whom he had been so long separated; a..
24. The Passover

24. The Passover

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This chapter is based on Exodus 11; 12:1-32. When the demand for Israel’s release had been first presented to the king of Egypt, the warning ..
25. The Exodus

25. The Exodus

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This chapter is based on Exodus 12:34-51; 13-15. With their loins girt, with sandaled feet, and staff in hand, the people of Israel had stood, hushed..