King Solomon dedicates the Temple (1 Kings 8:1-66)
At the start of his reign, King Solomon built a grand Temple in Jerusalem and prayerfully dedicated it to God.
Jacob takes Esau’s birthright (Genesis 27:1-45)
Helped by his mother Rebekah, Jacob tricked his father Isaac into giving him the blessing intended for his twin brother, Esau.
Christ blesses the children (Mark 10:13-16)
The gospel story of Christ blessing the children speaks to his positive attitude towards them and the importance of childlike trust.