Tag Archives: Genesis 29

thrift shopping

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 29:28 – 30:6 28 Jacob did what Laban asked, and completed Leah’s week. Then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to be his wife also. 29 (Laban had given his female servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be … Continue reading →

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trusting amid consequences

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 29:15-27 15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me as a favor? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 And Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was … Continue reading →

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embracing destiny

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 29:1-14 Then Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the sons of the east. 2 As he looked, he saw a well in the field, and see, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, because … Continue reading →

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Jacob: envy and manipulation

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 29:31-30:43.  The Israelites in Moses’ day would look back upon today’s text and see how God orchestrated the events to produce Jacob’s family and prosperity.  Yet they would also see that their own existence was the result of human … Continue reading →

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Jacob: grace with consequences

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

  Genesis 29:1-30.   God is at work in the background of Jacob’s life, making sure that he stays with Laban long enough to cool down the anger of Esau, and so preserve Jacob’s life by his grace.  But God has … Continue reading →

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the real story

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 29:31-30:43.  The LORD’s steadfast love shines through in the fact that he continues to bless Jacob with children and property. It is also seen in how he brings about justice to the mistreated ones in the process. Leah, who … Continue reading →

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switcheroo

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 29:1-30.  Laban pulled a switcheroo on Jacob and gave him Leah on his wedding night. Why did God let this happen? Remember that Jacob had done the same thing to his father, Isaac, when he pretended to be Esau … Continue reading →

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