God’s Rascal: The Jacob Narrative in Genesis 25-35 (Dale Ralph Davis)

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Beloved author Dale Ralph Davis looks at one of the most fascinating characters in the Bible, and the God who was faithful to him.

The character of Jacob that we meet in chapters 25–35 of Genesis is a fascinating one. A kaleidoscopic blend of deviousness and doggedness, of trickery and tenacity, of folly and faith. As readers we can’t help being drawn into his story. With his trademark wit and perceptive comments Dale Ralph Davis guides us through the story of this rogue and traces the evidence of grace, providence, blessing throughout his life.

Taking us chapter by chapter through this fundamental section of scripture, Davis highlights not only the character of Jacob, but the character of the God who cared for him and faithfully kept his promises to him.

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God’s Rascal

The Jacob Narrative in Genesis 25-35

Beloved author Dale Ralph Davis looks at one of the most fascinating characters in the Bible, and the God who was faithful to him.

The character of Jacob that we meet in chapters 25–35 of Genesis is a fascinating one. A kaleidoscopic blend of deviousness and doggedness, of trickery and tenacity, of folly and faith. As readers we can’t help being drawn into his story. With his trademark wit and perceptive comments Dale Ralph Davis guides us through the story of this rogue and traces the evidence of grace, providence, blessing throughout his life.

Taking us chapter by chapter through this fundamental section of scripture, Davis highlights not only the character of Jacob, but the character of the God who cared for him and faithfully kept his promises to him.

Dale Ralph Davis

About the Author

Dale Ralph Davis was Minister in Residence, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to that he was pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.

Contents

Preface

Setting the Stage

  1. A Brouhaha in the Making (Gen. 25:19-34)
  2. Ordinary People and the Kingdom of God (26:1-33)
  3. The Promise of God and Four Sinners (26:34-28:9)
  4. Grace that is Greater than all our Bungling (28:10-22)
  5. A Bit of Glad, Bad, and Sad (29:1-30)
  6. A Biblical Soap Opera (29:31-30:24)
  7. Almost Exodus Time (30:25-31:21)
  8. Escape from Chicanery (31:22-55)
  9. Preparing for your Worst Nightmare (32:1-21)
  10. A Grace Collision (32:22-32)
  11. “First be Reconciled to your Brother” (33:1-20)
  12. Covenant in Peril (34:1-35:8)
  13. The Mixed Bag of Covenant Living (35:9-29)
  14. The Rest of the Story