Mark 2, Jesus heals a Paralytic, calls Levi, is questioned about fasting, is Lord of the Sabbath. Mark 2, Jesus heals a Paralytic, calls Levi, is questioned about fasting, is Lord of the Sabbath. Levi was his given name. Jesus gave him the new name Matthew “Gift of the LORD”.
Genesis 49, Jacob blesses his sons, Jacob’s death. Dan failed to conquer the Philistines and settled in the northernmost part of Israel instead. This continues even to this day.
Genesis 34, Dinah violated, unjust revenge. This is a sordid chapter in Israel’s history, recorded with warts and all, showing evil and treachery. That was not the reason for circumcision!
Genesis 29, Jacob works seven years for Rachel, marries Leah (and Rachel), Leah’s four children. Two weddings in one week! Then he worked another seven years for Laban.