Judah’s line, in peril from the death of his wicked sons, leads Tamar to dress as a prostitute to acquire children from him. Judah’s repentance leads to him becoming the line through which Christ would one day come. In the end, as is always the case, God’s redemptive purposes (displayed in his grace) are always fulfilled. Pastor Pilgrim preaches Genesis 28 at King's Cross Church.

Joseph, Jacob's second youngest son, has several dreams that depict his family bowing down to him. In jealousy and hatred, they strip his robe and sell him into slavery. They deceive Jacob, telling him that Joseph was killed - who provides us a glorious picture of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 37 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob returns home, passing through Bethel, as Esau’s descendants grow large. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 35-36 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob’s daughter Dinah is raped by the city-prince Shechem, who seeks to marry her. Simeon and Levi, enraged by this crime, deceive the men into circumcision and then slaughter them. Jacob calls his family to live set apart from the world. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 34 at King's Cross Church.

King Jesus arrives into the gates of the city of Jerusalem. King Jesus is prophesied, humble, and worshiped! Pastor Pilgrim teaches Matthew 21:1-11 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob runs from Laban, who pursues him and confronts him about leaving. Jacob communicates his frustration and the two make a covenant for the future. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 31:17-55 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob, seeking to leave Laban's household, is tricked by him. God directs Jacob to breed the animals in such a way that he prospers, and Laban's plan is foiled. Pastor Pilgrim teaches Genesis 30b.

Rachel and Leah compete with one another for their husband’s affection, and begin a child birth rivalry which results in the birth of eleven sons. Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches Genesis 29-30.

As Jacob arrives in Paddan-aram, he is deceived by Laban and ends up marrying both Leah and Rachel in exchange for fourteen years of labor. Yet God works all of this for good, maturing Jacob’s faith. Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches Genesis 29 at King's Cross Church.

As Jacob departs for Haran, God reveals himself and promises to be with him. Jacob begins his journey of faith, demonstrated by a life consecrated to God. Pastor Pilgrim Benham teaches Genesis 28 at King's Cross Church.

Jacob and Rebekah fool Isaac into giving Jacob the birthright blessing, and Esau's rage forces Jacob to flee the family.

God establishes his covenant with Isaac, who follows in the familiar footsteps of his father Abraham.

From the womb to the tomb, God is sovereign! Fallen man's desires lead to foolishness and judgment

The story of Isaac & Rebekah concludes with the servant successfully bringing Rebekah to Isaac, and we see a picture of the love that Jesus has for His church.

Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, and we see a beautiful picture of God the Father choosing a bride for His son.

Wisdom is available for the people of God, but Solomon's example reveals that to walk in wisdom is also to walk in obedience to what we know.