Blessings We Receive—and Those We Don’t
Herman Sutter
August 1, 2023
Reflect One of the most troubling stories in the Old Testament is that of Jacob tricking his father, Isaac, into giving him the blessing meant for his brother Esau (Gen 27). There are plenty of theories and interpretations that attempt ...
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Did God Hate Esau?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 12, 2020
Malachi 1:1-3 says: “An oracle. The word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi. ‘I have loved you,’ says the LORD; but you say, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ says the LORD: ‘yet I loved ...
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