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“The Patriarchs”
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Genesis 29:31-31:55
May 17, 2009

What do we learn about God in these passages?

With Leah, God is merciful.
With Rachel, God is powerful.
With Laban, God is just.
With Jacob, God is sovereign.

Battling Brides and a Bunch of Kids (29:31-30:24)
Outcome:
Conflict
Competition
Insight:
Contentment

A Con Man's Con Man (30:25-31:55)
Outcome:
Wheeling, Dealing and Hurt Feelings
Insight:
Commitment
As a believer, I am to be committed to
others before myself.
As a believer, I am to respond to God and not react to the Labans.
As a believer, I am to understand it is faith not works.