One of the rules of learning is to build upon our understanding of history. This holds true across all fields of education. We can’t change history, but we should take advantage of learning from it. Otherwise, we will repeat the mistakes by ignoring the built-in lessons that accompany the experiences of others. The Hebrew Bible is filled with opportunities to learn from the lives of the descendants of Jacob.

We can also gain insight of the nature of God as He responds to their successes and failures.

Caution, though, God rarely responds immediately as you have likely experienced in your own walk.