In Genesis 34-35, Dinah, Jacob's daughter, is sexually assaulted by Prince Shechem. Seeking marriage, Shechem's unthinkable proposal leads to violent retaliation by Jacob's sons, devastating Shechem's city. Jacob, troubled, follows God's guidance to Bethel, renewing his covenant. Amidst deceit and violence: How will Jacob's family navigate the aftermath of their actions and uphold their divine covenant?

In Matthew 12:46-13:17, as Jesus teaches the crowd through parables, his mother and brothers arrive, seeking him. Addressing the crowd, Jesus expands the concept of family beyond blood relations, declaring those who do God's will as his true family. He then speaks in parables, like the sower and the seed, revealing deep spiritual truths. His disciples, puzzled by his method, learn that parables both reveal and conceal truths, dependent on the listener's openness to understanding.

Amidst this profound teaching, a question lingers: How do the hearts and minds of the listeners shape their reception of Jesus' enigmatic yet transformative messages?

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Genesis 34

Genesis 35

Matthew 12: 46-50

Matthew 13:1-17

Psalm 10: 1-11

In Genesis 32-33, Jacob prepares nervously to meet his brother Esau after many years apart. The night before their meeting, Jacob encounters a mysterious figure and wrestles with him until daybreak. This struggle changes Jacob profoundly, earning him the name Israel, but raises the question: Who was this enigmatic opponent, and why did this encounter leave such a lasting impact on Jacob?

In Matthew 12:22-45, Jesus performs a miraculous healing of a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, astonishing the crowd. The Pharisees, however, accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, leading to a profound discourse by Jesus about a kingdom divided against itself. This confrontation raises the suspenseful question: Will the people recognize Jesus as the Messiah, or will they be swayed by the Pharisees' accusations?

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Genesis 32

Genesis 33

Matthew 12: 22-45

Proverbs 2:1-11

In Genesis 31, Jacob decides to leave Laban, his father-in-law, after years of service. He secretly departs with his family and flocks, fearing Laban's reaction. Will Jacob's stealthy escape succeed, or will Laban catch up to him? In Matthew 12:1-21, Jesus challenges traditional Sabbath laws by allowing his disciples to pluck grain. The Pharisees confront him, accusing them of breaking the law. Will Jesus' teachings of compassion override strict Sabbath observance, or will the Pharisees' criticism prevail?

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Genesis 31

Matthew 12: 1-21

Psalm 9: 13-20