The Twelve Tribes of Israel
The center of the Tribe of Israel is Jacob. One has to understand the story of Jacob in order to understand the twelve Tribes of Israel. This is the account of Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel by the LORD GOD.
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Milk /Dairy Products
Milk was used for food. Types of milk used were from camels, cows, and sheep. Goat milk was the most frequently used milk. Milk was served to the Lord by Abraham in the plains of Mamre. Milk was used to describe the Promised Land, “a land flowing with milk and honey.”Milk had dietary restriction on Israel. Milk was given as gifts. Milk is used symbolic and is associated with a person’s appearance that make them attractive and desirable. Milk stands…
Favoritism of a child
Favoritism of a child hurts the whole family unit and it is up to us to stop it. Favoritism by one or both parents can affect children. It is a natural condition for children to compete for either their mother’s or father’s attention. It is the responsibility of parents to not show favoritism because of the attention being shown.
Rebekah The Wife of Isaac
Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and the mother of two great nations through Esau of the Edomites and Jacob of the Israelites. There are many lessons to be learned from Rebekah; she was a loving mother and an obedient wife, she was faithful, rebellious as well as being passionate. She was a Godly woman but she did have her human weaknesses.
Dealing with Jealousy
Relationship jealousy takes the involvement of three people. That can be husband, wife and a child, or it can be between siblings one or both parents. The Bible gives us many examples of jealousy and the out come of that jealousy.
Rachel the Wife of Jacob
Rachel was the wife of Jacob who founded the twelve tribes of Israel. The characteristic we see from Rachel is jealousy, resentfulness, she was a loving and giving wife and mother. Rachel is a reminder to us that being beautiful, having a great job and husband does not bring happiness.