Welcome to The Bible Show! In this episode, hosts Sam and Will dive into the biblical archaeology of Genesis chapters 35 and 36, exploring the story of Jacob's journey back to Bethel and the surprising discoveries that shed new light on the text.

We'll discuss how biblical archaeology reveals:

• The meaning of Shechem and why Jacob's choice to go there was so significant.
• The surprising role of "foreign gods" and pagan practices within Jacob's own family.
• The hidden meaning behind the burial sites and how they point to God's plan.
• The significance of the Edomites and why their story is included in the Bible.

Genesis 34 contains one of the Bible’s darkest and most disturbing stories—Dinah’s abuse and Jacob’s troubling silence. In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will dive deep into the context, characters, and culture surrounding this infamous chapter. Why is God silent? Why does Jacob do nothing? What does this say about ancient morality—and our own? Expect raw honesty, cultural insight, and a powerful look at God’s redemptive work through broken people.

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Discover the transformative power of reconciliation in this episode of "The Bible Show"! Join Sam and Will as they journey through Genesis 33, detailing Jacob's highly anticipated, and deeply feared, reunion with his brother Esau after two decades apart.

This episode unpacks:

• The Deceiver's Redemption: Witness Jacob's journey from a deceptive schemer, who amassed great wealth despite his flaws, to a man transformed by his wrestling match with God. Learn how this encounter at Peniel gave him a new identity as "Israel".
• Humility in Action: See a radically changed Jacob place himself first to protect his family, bowing seven times to Esau – an ancient Near Eastern gesture of utter submission.
• Surprising Grace: Explore Esau's unexpected embrace and tears, and Jacob's offering of gifts as "unmerited favor". Jacob's declaration that seeing Esau's face was "like seeing the face of God" highlights his profound spiritual lesson.
• Unwavering Faithfulness: Despite Jacob's continued mixed motivations and eventual disobedience by settling in Shechem instead of returning to Bethel, God's promise and blessing remain steadfast.