{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Immerse: Bible Reading Experience - NLT Daily Bible In A Year","title":"Immerse Beginnings Day 92 Year 2 Daily Bible Reading","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":906,"description":"Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience - Day 92: Jacob's Journey and Covenant with LabanIn this episode of Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience, we explore Day 92, following the story of Jacob from the book of Genesis. After the birth of Joseph, Jacob requests to leave Laban and return to his homeland with his family. Jacob negotiates his wages by taking the speckled and spotted sheep and goats, employing a unique breeding strategy to grow his flock. His increasing wealth stirs up resentment from Laban's sons, and tension arises between Jacob and Laban. God instructs Jacob to return to his father's land, and after consulting with Rachel and Leah, Jacob secretly departs. Laban catches up with Jacob, leading to a confrontation over stolen household idols, which Rachel has hidden. The two men eventually make a covenant at Mizpah, signified by a pile of stones, agreeing not to harm each other. As Jacob continues his journey, he prepares to meet his brother Esau, sending gifts ahead to appease him, feeling anxious about their reunion. This passage highlights themes of God's provision, familial tensions, and the importance of covenants.00:00 Introduction and Day 9200:04 Jacob's Request to Leave Laban00:54 Jacob's Agreement with Laban01:56 Jacob's Strategy for Flock Breeding02:49 Jacob's Wealth and Laban's Sons' Grumbling03:16 God's Command to Jacob05:10 Jacob's Departure from Laban05:48 Laban's Pursuit and Confrontation09:38 Jacob and Laban's Covenant11:50 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau12:44 Jacob's Prayer and Gift to Esau15:01 Conclusion of Today's ReadingWelcome to Immerse: Beginnings! Buy a copy of Immerse Beginnings at Tyndale.comAnd for the full 16 week plan, visit https://www.immersebible.com/beginnings-16-week/4 Questions to get your conversations started:1. What stood out to you this week?2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?3. Did anything make you think differently about God?4. How might this change the way we live?QUICK START GUIDE3 ways to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2ycMn7B1WCW0-4s9RMs7RtXDzAQggqWiCUvdMzxiGvw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3ODIzLzE3MDI3/NTMzNzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}