(Read Genesis 30:31-43) Discussion points Laban was apparently not ready to release Jacob yet, hence he asked the question ‘what shall I give thee’(V31) Jacob assumed that if he requested for all the abnormally coloured animals in Laban’s flock, Laban […]
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(Read Genesis 30:14-30) Discussion points The hostility between Leah and Rachel, sisters of the same parents, but married to the same man, was obvious and painful. It is unhealthy for children to grow in an atmosphere of strife (v14-15) Envy […]
Read More (Read Genesis 29:31-35, Genesis 30:1-30) Discussion points The Lord looks with mercy upon the one who suffers and he is attentive to their hearts. Just because Jacob loves Leah less does not implies that God feels the same way hence, he […]
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(Read Genesis 29:15-30) Discussion points Laban wanted to appear to Jacob as a good employer of labour and as a good relative. (v 15) Laban had two daughters who were of marriageable age and so he immediately carved out a […]
Read More (Read Genesis 29:1-14) Discussion points God led Jacob to his destination safely as he had promised (verse1) God caused Jacob to sight a well which was a well of opportunity for him (verse 2) An obstacle was at the mouth […]
Read More (Read Genesis 28:10-22) Discussion points Jacob obeyed his mother and left Beersheba for Haran as instructed. (verse 10) For every one of God’s covenant children, there is a place that God has commanded our blessings. Experiencing the blessing of God […]
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(Read Genesis 28:1-9) Discussion Points Isaac finally submitted to the will of God. Come what may, the will of God will always prevail whether we like it or not. (Verse 1) Despite Jacob’s scheming and deceit to steal Esau’s blessings, […]
Read More (Read Genesis 27:33-46) Discussion points Isaac was troubled as he suddenly realised his folly. He tried to work against the plan God revealed to him earlier as stated in Genesis 25:23 and it all boomeranged on him (Verse 33) We […]
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(Read Genesis 27:22-32) Discussion points Isaac’s senses failed him. He was at first sceptical, and would have discovered the fraud if he could have trusted his own ears; for the voice was truly Jacob’s voice. (verse 22) We must desist […]
Read More (Read Genesis 27:11-21) Discussion points Jacob does not fear the Lord or his moral law. His objection of Rebekah’s proposal was simply because he was afraid of being caught in his deception. (v11) Isaac’s sight failed him in his old […]
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