Jericho was the most prominent city of the Canaanites. It was considered an impenetrable fortress. Not only was it their proudest stronghold, but it was also the seat of idol worship for Asthroeoth, the goddess of the moon, who was worshiped in horrible, degrading ways.

I remember reading a story by a renowned leadership author. In the story, he relayed how hetook his daughter out for a special dinner and received really poor service.

Jacob’s life was really quite dull. There were no giants, no crossing of the sea, no miraculous happenings. Peaking into the scenes of Jacob’s life is more like watching a reality tv show set in the past. The only thing there seemed to be plenty of was family drama. 

Jacob’s life was really quite dull. There were no giants, no crossing of the sea, no miraculous happenings. Peaking into the scenes of Jacob’s life is more like watching a reality tv show set in the past. The only thing there seemed to be plenty of was family drama. 

In the 90’s I worked at a store downtown Holland called Jacob’s Ladder. Jacob’s Ladder has fascinated people for a long time and the term has been used for songs, books, movies, and yes, even Christian music stores.