Thursday Dec 04, 2025

26 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 22 | God’s Covenants Throughout History — And Why They Still Matter - Jacob and His Children - Part One

What happens when God’s promise meets human weakness and family dysfunction?

Have you ever inherited a blessing — but not the wisdom to steward it?

If God’s covenant and blessing doesn’t change, why does our family story still look so messy?

In this episode we continue Jacob’s story: how a man named for grabbing by the heel became the patriarch Israel. We walk through Jacob’s vow at Bethel, his years with Laban, the Leah/Rachel drama, the birth of his eleven sons, and the ways favoritism and deception birthed generational blindspots. Even amid the chaos — lies, sibling rivalry, and family idolatry — God relentlessly reiterates the covenant He made with Abraham and Isaac.

Jacob is seen, not as a model to copy but as a reminder that God’s promises can survive human failure — and that stewardship of a covenant requires humility and surrender, not schemes.

I pray this episode blesses you and gives you a fresh perspective on aligning your wealth, health, and relationships with the principles of the Kingdom.

Enjoy!

Your Kingdom BFF,

Raquel

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🎧 Related Episode(s): Counterfeit Systems Series

05 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 1 | Exposing the Root & the Fruit of Oppression

06 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 2 | Deconstructing Religion, Reclaiming God

07 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 3 | Blended Beliefs & Broken Foundations

08 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 4| Who God Really Is—and Who You Really Are

09 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 5 | 5 Shifts to Align with God’s Blueprint for Life and Success

10 | Counterfeit Systems | Part 6 | Origins Matter: What Free Will Tells Us About God’s Love and Kingdom