The children of Israel suffered under many captivities. Ten tribes were taken away during the Assyrian Empire, never to be seen again. These are the so called lost tribes of Israel. The ones that remained, of the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Levi were occupied by foreign nations and by many captivities. They were finally taken away under the Roman Empire after Jerusalem was destroyed in AD 70. What happened to the children of the promise? They were taken captive by their enemies and sold i ...

Greetings brothers and sisters. For the month of March, we continue our lesson on Jacob, the father of Israel, who escapes the wrath of his brother, Esau, only to face the deceit and greed of his soon to be father and law, Laban. Despite his trials and tribulations, Jacob never loses his spiritual integrity and remains obedient, patient and long-suffering.