Today's Reading | July 11, 2025
Genesis 32:1–21
Introduction Genesis 32:1–21: Today we begin reading the concluding chapters in the book of Genesis. In today’s reading Jacob is returning to the promised land with his family. He prepares to meet his brother Esau after years of being estranged. Fearing that Esau plans to attack him, Jacob sends his brother selected livestock in the hopes of appeasing him. (You…
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