Exodus 13 turns rescue into a way of life. Consecrate the firstborn, teach the story with bread and words, carry Joseph’s bones, and follow the pillar that never leaves.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Exodus 13 turns rescue into a way of life. Consecrate the firstborn, teach the story with bread and words, carry Joseph’s bones, and follow the pillar that never leaves.
Exodus 6 answers Egypt’s quotas with God’s oath. Hear the seven “I will” promises, see why the genealogy matters, and learn how God’s mighty hand turns groans into knowing Him.
Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons and gives Joseph a double share by adoption. At the crossing of hands, God’s wisdom redirects expectations and steadies hope.
At Beersheba God calms Jacob’s fear and promises to go with him. Names are counted, tears flow in Goshen, and a small family becomes the seed of a nation under God’s faithful hand.
God sends Jacob back to Bethel for renewal. Idols are buried, the promise is reaffirmed with kings and land, and grief and grace share the road.
Esau’s embrace answers Jacob’s bows, and gifts become bridges of peace. In Canaan, Jacob buys land and builds an altar, naming God as his help.
Isaac sends Jacob to Paddan Aram with the blessing of Abraham. On the road, God meets him at Bethel with a pledge of land, presence, and global blessing.
Genesis 23 tells how Abraham mourned Sarah and secured a family tomb at Machpelah. His purchase publicly affirmed trust in God’s promise for future generations.
Hebrews 11 is not a hall of heroes but a witness stand. It shows ordinary people who trusted God’s promises and lived as pilgrims, seeking a better country.