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Jan. 21, 1996

Family Ties

by Alistair Begg

Selected Scriptures  (ID: 1845)

At times it can feel like our circumstances, our pasts, and our messy relationships keep us from living lives that honor God. In this message, however, Alistair Begg directs our attention to the tumultuous life of Jacob, who faced his own share of discouraging difficulties. As his story reminds us, God works all things—even the most trying and tragic of situations—toward our good and for His glory.

Copyright © 2026, Alistair Begg. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.