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Bible Essentials

Genesis 29:14-30

Jacob and His Wives

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Opening

  • Share life updates
  • Review highs and lows of the week
  • Share prayer requests and praises

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Icebreaker

  • What is the one thing in your life you have had to work hardest for?

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Genesis 29:14-30

  • Read the passage
  • What is the context for this passage?
    • Jacob stole Esau’s blessing by disguising himself as Esau.
    • Esau pledged to kill his brother.
    • Rebekah sent Jacob to her brother Laban.
    • God confirmed his covenant with Jacob.
    • Jacob arrives at the house of Laban.

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Genesis 29:14-30

  • Read the passage again, in a different version if available.
  • Summarize the passage in your own words.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • God works even through the failings of humans to bring about his purposes.

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What does the passage say about people?

  • People who work should get paid.
  • People often judge others by their outward appearance.
  • People are willing to work hard for love.
  • People use deceit to get what they want.
  • People sometimes place their traditions above their word.

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What does the passage say about God’s plan?

  • God’s plan was for Jacob to be married to Laban’s daughters.

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Discussion

  • How does the passage fit into the overarching story of the Bible?
    • God’s promise to Abraham passed to one son—Isaac.
    • God’s promise to Isaac passed to one son—Jacob.
    • God’s promise to Jacob will pass on to all his sons through both sisters and their attendants.

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Discussion

  • What else strikes you about this passage?
  • How does the passage affect how you view God? How you view yourself?
  • How does this passage affect how you will live your life?