Rachel’s barrenness vividly portrays the fallen state of humanity. Fertility for both land and people was God’s design for His creation (Gen 1:11–12, 28). Yet when Adam and Eve sinned, their action brought God’s curse on human fertility and the fruitfulness of the land they cared for (Gen 3:16–19). Only with great effort would people
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Jacob’s story is a roller-coaster ride filled with twists and turns. Through times of blessing and hardship alike, Jacob struggled to recognize God’s presence—and we can relate. We go through seasons when we feel like God is so far from us. But even in these trying times, God remains with us, just as He remained
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