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Don't Miss This Study

Emily Freeman & David Butler

Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3.5K Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2026

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman walk through Genesis 24–33 and step into one of the greatest story arcs in all of scripture. From Isaac and Rebekah’s love story to Jacob’s rivalry with Esau, these chapters remind us that God writes beautiful stories through very imperfect people. What begins as a rom-com at a well slowly unfolds into betrayal, broken relationships, wilderness nights, and wrestling prayers. Yet in the middle of deception, fear, and family mess, God shows up. He meets Jacob in a no-name place, speaks promises over him at rock bottom, and reveals Himself as the God who brings ladders, angels, and grace into the most undeserving moments. This episode is a reminder that the scriptures do not hide the complicated parts of our humanity. Instead, they reveal a God who meets us there, who turns shame into altars, who gives new names, and who helps us prevail. If you have ever wondered whether your story is too messy for God to redeem, this lesson is for you. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 07:25 "Prayer for Angels and Journey" 15:51 "Rebecca and Isaac's Love Story" 22:18 "Blessing, Struggle, and Motherhood" 33:02 "Family Dynamics and Prophecy" 41:35 "Dream of Ladder to Heaven" 47:06 "Jacob's Encounter at Bethel" 51:11 "The Transformative Power of Forgiveness" 56:22 "The True Hero in Tragedy" 01:01:40 "God of Israel and Jacob" Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

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0:00.0	Hi there, welcome to Don't Miss This, a scripture study podcast with Dave Butler and Grace Freeman.
0:04.9	Each week, we point out things in the scriptures that we love and think you don't want to miss.
0:08.9	Thanks for listening. Hi, I'm Dave Butler. I'm Grace Freeman.
0:12.4	Welcome to Don't Miss this. You guys, we love the Old Testament so much. This is every week that we push record.
0:20.6	It's exciting. Today is storytelling time.
0:24.6	We should start by making... It's kind of cute to call the scriptures that. Like, don't you just
0:27.9	like want to sit down and get cozy and have a story? Yeah. This is why you love the Old Testament,
0:32.5	especially the first half for the Old Testament, because it just is so story. Speaking of,
0:36.8	speaking of story, let's put our timeline piece on right at the beginning here because that's what's so cool about the timeline is it just remind you of the story, right? The whole storyline. So, um, here it is. One, two, three, four, five. Wait, why is it looking so cute? It's looking awesome. And now, okay, this is the piece you're going to put on this time.
0:55.5	It looks like a color wheel.
0:57.2	It's got 12 different colors on it.
1:00.3	These are going to represent, this symbol represents the story of Jacob or Israel,
1:04.9	who in today's lesson is going to have 12 sons that will become the 12 tribes of Israel. So that is what that symbol represents. And it's
1:13.9	going to go right there. And then we'll wait until we get to the end of this row to review the
1:18.8	whole thing. I was about ready to just have a review. And this timeline, by the way, if you are
1:24.4	loving it and want it, it's free download on, it comes in our newsletter every single week. If it's too big for you, remember, we have this smaller guy too. And the pieces for this one are just smaller, but you can still add them on each week. And this one's perfect. If you're listening, it like could go on your fridge. Yeah. It's an, is that like 11 by 17 or something like
1:45.9	that? Okay. So we can't be charged about it. Yeah. Our friend Kim today said the other one is kind of big for
1:51.1	my spot in my house. I was like, oh, don't worry. We have a smaller one for you. Before we jump into the
1:56.0	stories of the scriptures, Grace, did you want to tell anybody a story? Because we have not said anything on this
2:02.4	podcast about... Did you see my face? You're like, what story do I have? I was like, oh no. I know,
2:09.9	everyone, I'm getting married. Best day ever. We are about to jump into a marriage section.
2:18.2	There are some,
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