Jacob: The Faking, Breaking, and Making of a Man | The Struggle Begins | David Asscherick
Of all the patriarchs in Genesis, Jacob’s life was characterized by conflict and struggle. David Asscherick takes in-depth look at the conflicts and struggles of Jacob’s long, and often sad, life. Though it is an ancient story, there is so much here for us, its modern readers. We will be inspired, encouraged, challenged, and […]
Jacob: The Faking, Breaking, and Making of a Man | No Soup for You | David Asscherick
Two brothers, two personalities, two nations, one pot of stew. In this well-known story of conflict, David Asscherick explores how while Jacob secures the long-treasured birthright from his elder brother, but has he really obtained it? Does he even understand it? The Bible says that, “Esau despised his birthright” (Genesis 25:34). This is true, […]
Jacob: The Faking, Breaking, and Making of a Man | The Faking of a Man | David Asscherick
Jacob’s life contains many of the best-known stories in all of Scripture, and this study from David Asscherick looks at one of them: Jacob’s deception of his aging and visually-impaired father, Isaac, under the enthusiastic advisement of his mother, Rebekah. Jacob’s choice to trick his father and deceitfully secure the coveted blessing will change […]
Jacob: The Faking, Breaking, and Making of a Man | Pillow to Pillar | David Asscherick
We’ve all heard the saying, “between a rock and a hard place.” More than just hearing it, we’ve all been there! David Asscherick explains how Jacob was also there, big time. In fact, his situation was so dark and difficult that he had to use a rock for a pillow! In the darkest part […]
Jacob: The Faking, Breaking, and Making of a Man | Liar of a Liar | David Asscherick
Join David Asscherick in diving deeper into Jacob’s story. Jacob finds himself, freshly encouraged by the promises of Yahweh, arriving in the land of the eastern people. Things start well enough, but quickly take an unexpected turn for the worse. Jacob the deceiver finds himself on the receiving end of a cruel deception. Of […]
Jacob: The Faking, Breaking, and Making of a Man | Family Feud | David Asscherick
David Asscherick shares how Jacob’s life of struggle continues. His sister-wives and many children, and especially their feuding, are adding to his struggle. Furthermore, Laban’s consistent dishonesty and manipulation drive Jacob to a difficult but unavoidable decision: he must leave Padan Aram and return to his homeland, though risking death at the hands of […]
