Send Biblicaltalks a Text Message Jacob's story in Genesis 28 represents a decisive turning point in his life. He had swindled his brother for the birthright, deceived his father to steal the blessing, and created such hostility that he had to flee as a fugitive. Now afraid and depressed, Jacob was on the run from a brother who wanted him dead. As a "quiet, home-loving kind of guy," Jacob found himself lonely, vulnerable, and uncertain about his future. Worst of all, he carried the guilt of k...