Jacob’s story reads like one of those teary soap-operas that keep some glued to televisions year in year out. Of the Bible’s godly men, he stands out as one of the most notorious Bible characters. The story of his life straddles the first book of the bible like a colossus, gobbling up 15 whole chapters (Genesis 25-49). God’s decision to give this maverick acres of bible-space should tell you something about God’s view of the Christian’s life. Here is a running (or rambling J ) commentary of his biography. See if you can glean some parallels with your own journey in the faith. While still in the womb he jostles (I think it’s more like wrestles) with his twin brother causing his mother great discomfort. As she cries out in pain a prophecy is made that sets the stage for the tumultuous life he would lead. " ..the older (Esau) will serve the younger (Jacob)…." Gen.25:23 However Jacob was not going to patiently wait for the prediction to come. As their mother labored t