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Jacob meets Esau – putting God at the centre (Jacob #4) Read More »
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What’s in a name? Jacob wrestling at Yabok (Gen 32:23-33) Today’s story can say something, I think, to everyone, because it is about an ish tam, a simple, normal man, an average person, Jacob, in a normal family, that is to say, a dysfunctional one. If there’s anybody here who isn’t from a dysfunctional family, please
Vayishlach 5772 – Jacob wrestles, and becomes himself Read More »