Daily Readings

Jan 23 (Daily reading: Genesis 32-34) Today’s commentary is on Jacob’s second dream, or vision, from God. Two decades had passed since his first dream that we discussed yesterday. Much had changed for Jacob. He had become wealthy and he returned home with “his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons” (32:22). […]

Jan 22 (Daily reading: Genesis 30-31) I write today about Jacob’s first dream, from yesterday’s reading (Genesis 28:10-22). Jacob was in a state of uncertainty, going to a place where he had never been, and also some fear, not certain if Esau would follow him to get revenge. There also could have been some feelings […]

Jan 21 (Daily reading: Genesis 27-29) Without excusing the conduct of Rebekah and Jacob, we will look at the deeper meaning of what happened in today’s story. We read in Malachi 1:2-3, “‘Was Esau not Jacob’s brother?’ declares the LORD. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.’” We go back to Genesis […]

Jan 20 (Daily reading: Genesis 25-26) Today is our 54th wedding anniversary. Judy and I are soulmates! To commemorate this day, my commentary is from Genesis 24, and is adapted from my book, “We Love Because God First Loves Us.” The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah illustrates the relationship between Christ and the believer. It […]

Jan 19 (Daily reading: Genesis 22-24) We have seen in our reading about Abraham that God is “Almighty” and “The-God-Who-Sees.” Today, we find another characteristic: “The-LORD-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, ‘In the Mount of the LORD it shall be provided’” (22:14, NKJV). Abraham’s faith was revealed by the things he said. He […]

Jan 18 (Daily reading: Genesis 19-21) Lot’s story is one of great sadness, but it teaches us so much about the dangers of compromise. Lot had a unique and blessed opportunity to share with his uncle Abraham in the pursuit of carrying out God’s call. His compromise began when he chose the land that would […]