Jacob's Offspring

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Genesis 29:31 - 30:24

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Jacob’s Offspring — Pastor Lonnie D. Bell, Jr.
Genesis 29:31-30:24
Sermon Series: Genesis
June 30, 2019

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.  What is your initial reaction to this story?  How would it have encouraged the Israelites to be humble?
2.  How would you describe the motives of Leah and Rachel?  How does this story help us to see the effects of idolatry on our lives?
3.  Where do we see the evidence of faith in this family?  How does this encourage us as believers?
4.  Which attributes of God are highlighted in this text?  How does understanding these attributes help us better relate to God?
5.  What purposes of God are being worked out through this narrative?  In what ways does it point to Christ?

References: Genesis 28:12-15; Philippians 2:3; Genesis 2:24; Psalm 127:3; 103:11-14; Romans 2:4; Revelation 5:5-6.