Divided House, Gracious God

As we look back at the actions of the patriarchs, we often see behaviors and attitudes that do not seem to match the holiness of God. Abraham often failed, and yet he was counted faithful, included in the kingdom of God. Today we see the actions and failures of four different people, and through this we see God's grace and faithfulness despite their sin. The blessing of being in God's family only comes by the grace of God. 1. Jacob deceives 2. Jacob departs