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  1. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 WELCOME TO THE MOB! Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  2. Announcements • Welcome to the MOB! • IBC Easter Pageant: “Let The Grave Be Opened!” April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 – Get Tickets Online • Website: www.ibcmob.net • Please rise for a hymn of praise & invocation Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  3. Memory Verse Isaiah 40:26 (ESV) Lift up your eyes on high and see who created these (stars)? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of His might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. Isaiah 40:26 (ESV) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  4. Genesis Overview Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  5. Genesis Divisions בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית(bereshith)= Beginnings(of many things) Greek = Genesis = Origin, Source, Generation, Beginning תוֹלְד֧וֹת(toledoth) = “These are the generations of…” or “This is the history of…” or “account of…” 10 sections: Prologue (Genesis 1:1 – 2:3) The generations of heaven and earth (Genesis 2:4 – 4:26) The generations of Adam (Genesis 5:1 – 6:8) The generations of Noah (Genesis 6:9 – 9:29) The generations of the sons of Noah (Genesis 10:1 – 11:9) The generations of Shem (Genesis 11:10 – 26) The generations of Terah (Genesis 11:27 – 25:11) The generations of Ishmael (Genesis 25:12 – 18) The generations of Isaac (Genesis 25:19 – 35:29) The generations of Esau (Genesis 36:1 – 37:1) The generations of Jacob (Genesis 37:2 – 50:26) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  6. Our Study of Genesis • Last Week: • Genesis 25:19-34, 27:1 – 28:9 Esau & Jacob and The Stolen Blessing • Encountering Genesis, Chapter 9, pages 120, 122 – 124 • This Week: • Genesis 28:10 – 30:24Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel • Encountering Genesis, Chapter 9, pages 123 – 127 Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  7. Overview • Review: Genesis 27:41-46, 28:1-5 Jacob flees to Haran • Esau plans to kill Jacob because of the stolen blessing • Rebekah and Isaac do not want Jacob to marry a Canaanite • Isaac sends Jacob to Haran to seek refuge and wife with family • Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob’s Dream (“Jacob’s Ladder”) • Jacob sleeps and sees a ladder with the LORD atop (John 1:43-51) • The LORD reassures Jacob He is with him: Land, Offspring, Blessing • Jacob consecrates and names the place Bethel (“House of God”) • Jacob arrives in Haran, finds family, and falls in love with Rachel • Genesis 28:23-22 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel • Jacob wants to marry Rachel (without prayer as in Genesis 24) • Laban & Leah deceive Jacob as Jacob & Rebekah deceived Isaac • Genesis 28:31 – 30:24 Jacob’s Children (Leah vs. Rachel) • Jacob loves Rachel, but “hates” Leah (by comparison) • God blesses Leah with sons; Rachel fights back (“Baby Wars”) • Jacob ends up with 2 wives, 2 concubines, 12 sons, 1(+) daughter(s) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  8. Genesis 28 10 Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. 11 And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. 12 And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! 13 And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. 14 Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. 15 Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Observations & Interpretation: • Beersheba to Haran = a long trip, especially if you’re taking “back roads” (to avoid Esau) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  9. Journeys of the Patriarchs Beersheba to Haran Travel Distance: 457 – 659 miles Travel Time @ 25 miles/day: 18 – 19 days Waypoint: Beersheba to Bethel: approx. 55 miles Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  10. Journeys of the Patriarchs Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  11. Journeys of the Patriarchs (green) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  12. Genesis 28 10 Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. 11 And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. 12 And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! 13 And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. 14 Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. 15 Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Observations & Interpretation: • Beersheba to Haran = a long trip, especially if you’re taking “back roads” (to avoid Esau) • Major stress for Jacob (“homeboy”) – out in the wild, alone, and feeling hunted • About 55 miles north of Beersheba (10 miles north of Jerusalem), Jacob spends the night • Jacob has a dream, which Jesus will later interpret to Nathaniel (John 1:43-51) • God the Father (LORD; YHWH) stands above the stairway and identifies Himself clearly • God reiterates the promise He gave to Abraham and Isaac: Land, Offspring, Blessing • God promises to be with Jacob, protect him wherever he goes, and bring him back home • God assures Jacob of His promise – Jacob may still not understand that God is omnipresent Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  13. Genesis 28 16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” 17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.” 18 So early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. 19 He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first. 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, 21 so that I come again to my father's house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God, 22 and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.” Observations & Interpretation: • Jacob was surprised that God was there with him in that place (not just back home) • This was Jacob’s first encounter with God; he had an appropriate response (Proverbs 9:10) • Bethel = House of God – previously called Luz, this will be a special place in Israel’s future • Jacob set up a monument and anointed it (consecration) • “If” could be Jacob making a deal (covenant) with God or “if” could mean “since” • Jacob vows to give “a full tenth” (traditional King’s share) of his “income” back to God Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  14. Genesis 29 1 Then Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. 2 As he looked, he saw a well in the field, and behold, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, for out of that well the flocks were watered. The stone on the well's mouth was large, 3 and when all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place over the mouth of the well. 4 Jacob said to them, “My brothers, where do you come from?” They said, “We are from Haran.” 5 He said to them, “Do you know Laban the son of Nahor?” They said, “We know him.” 6 He said to them, “Is it well with him?” They said, “It is well; and see, Rachel his daughter is coming with the sheep!” 7 He said, “Behold, it is still high day; it is not time for the livestock to be gathered together. Water the sheep and go, pasture them.” 8 But they said, “We cannot until all the flocks are gathered together and the stone is rolled from the mouth of the well; then we water the sheep.” Observations & Interpretation: • Jacob comes to a well near Haran, reminiscent of Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24:10-28 • The stone protected the water source • Jacob tries to tell the local shepherds how to do their job, but they have an answer • The well may have belonged to Laban Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  15. Genesis 29 9 While he was still speaking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherdess. 10 Now as soon as Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, Jacob came near and rolled the stone from the well's mouth and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother. 11 Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud. 12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's kinsman, and that he was Rebekah's son, and she ran and told her father. Observations & Interpretation: • Teenage girls were shepherdesses in that area in those days • Jacob serves Rachel by providing water for Laban’s sheep • Jacob loses his composure, kisses Rachel, and weeps aloud (probably a cry of relief) • Jacob knows his life is a mess – maybe he has found someone who might accept him • Jacob introduces himself and Rachel goes to tell Laban (like Rebekah in Genesis 24:28-29) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  16. Genesis 29 13 As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, he ran to meet him and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things, 14 and Laban said to him, “Surely you are my bone and my flesh!” And he stayed with him a month. 15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 Now Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. 18 Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” 19 Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me.” 20 So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Observations & Interpretation: • Laban remembered Abraham’s servant coming for his sister Rebekah for Isaac (Genesis 24) • Rachel (“ewe lamb”) was GEORGOUS; Leah (“cow”) - not so much (hard to look at) • Jacob was CRAZY “in love” for Rachel. Putting Jacob’s offer to Laban in perspective: • Annual Salary Range = 10 – 22 shekels / year • Typical Bride Price = 20 – 40 shekels (how much did you pay for your wife’s engagement ring?) • Jacob offered 7 years of labor = 70 – 154 shekels (i.e., 3-to-4 times the expected Bride Price!) • Laban saw Jacob was desperate for Rachel, but needed to get Leah married and has a plan Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  17. Genesis 29 21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed.” 22 So Laban gathered together all the people of the place and made a feast. 23 But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and he went in to her. 24 (Laban gave his female servant Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her servant.) 25 And in the morning, behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” 26 Laban said, “It is not so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. 27 Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years.” 28 Jacob did so, and completed her week. Then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to be his wife. 29 (Laban gave his female servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be her servant.) 30 So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban for another seven years. Observations & Interpretation: • After 7 years of working for beautiful Rachel, Jacob was ready to sleep with Rachel • Brides were typically heavily veiled for the entire wedding process (sometimes days) • “in the morning, behold, it was Leah!” – Everyone’s life experience post-Genesis 3 • Laban and Leah deceived Jacob not unlike how Jacob and Rebekah deceived Isaac • Laban’s comments reminded Jacob that he was the younger son, but got the blessing normally given to the firstborn son (a violation of established worldly rules) • Laban squeezed another 7 years of labor out of Jacob and Leah suffered (she was in hell) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  18. Jacob’s Romantic Solution… … was destined to fail: Most people, if they have really learned to look into their own hearts, would know that they do want, and want acutely, something that cannot be had in this world. There are all sorts of things in this world that offer to give it to you, but they never quite keep their promise. The longings which arise in us when we first fall in love, or first think of some foreign country, or first take up some subject that excites us, are longings which no marriage, no travel, no learning, can really satisfy. I am not now speaking of what would be ordinarily called unsuccessful marriages, or holidays, or learned careers. I am speaking of the best possible ones. There was something we have grasped at, in that first moment of longing, which just fades away in the reality. I think everyone knows what I mean. The souse may be a good spouse, and the hotels and scenery may have been excellent, and chemistry may be a very interesting job: but something has evaded us. – C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  19. Genesis 29 31 When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren. 32 And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, “Because the Lord has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” 33She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon. 34 Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will be attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi. 35 And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name Judah. Then she ceased bearing. Observations & Interpretation: • Jacob made a false god of Rachel, thinking she would “save” him (“you complete me”) • God was watching and took care of Leah – having sons very important in that culture • Rachel was barren (like Sarah and Rebekah until God acted) • However, Leah makes false gods of her sons, having faith her sons would “save” her Reuben – “the Lord has looked upon my affliction; now my husband will love me” Simeon – “the Lord has heard that I am hated; he has given me this son also” Levi – “this time my husband will be attached to me, because I have borne him three sons” • However, watch what happens as she finally realizes that sons will never save her: Judah – “This time I will praise the LORD” – Messianic seed line (again, not the oldest) • Leah begins to realize that only her relationship with and faith in God will save her Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  20. Genesis 30 1 When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or I shall die!” 2 Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” 3 Then she said, “Here is my servant Bilhah; go in to her, so that she may give birth on my behalf, that even I may have children through her.” 4 So she gave him her servant Bilhah as a wife, and Jacob went in to her. 5 And Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son. 6 Then Rachel said, “God has judged me, and has also heard my voice and given me a son.” Therefore she called his name Dan. 7 Rachel's servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. 8 Then Rachel said, “With mighty wrestlings I have wrestled with my sister and have prevailed.” So she called his name Naphtali. Observations & Interpretation: • Rachel envies Leah (how ironic) – Comparing yourself to others is never a good thing • Rachel takes out her aggravation on Jacob – notice the extreme language, “or I shall die” • Rachel is now placing her faith in having sons – Jacob is not having fun • Rachel resorts to an old local tradition to solve the immediate problem (Genesis 16) • Jacob now has 2 wives and 1 concubine, adding complexity to the problem • “Baby Wars” is now full on: Leah 4, Rachel (via Bilhah) 2 Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  21. Genesis 30 9 When Leah saw that she had ceased bearing children, she took her servant Zilpah and gave her to Jacob as a wife. 10 Then Leah's servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son. 11 And Leah said, “Good fortune has come!” so she called his name Gad. 12 Leah's servant Zilpah bore Jacob a second son. 13 And Leah said, “Happy am I! For women have called me happy.” So she called his name Asher. Observations & Interpretation: • In the “heat of battle,” Leah forgets that only God can satisfy her needs; she fights back • Jacob now has 2 wives and 2 concubines, adding even more complexity to the problem • Score: Leah 4 + 2 via Zilpah, Rachel 2 via Bilhah • What a mess, but we’re not done yet… Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  22. Genesis 30 14 In the days of wheat harvest Reuben went and found mandrakes in the field and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, “Please give me some of your son's mandrakes.” 15 But she [Leah] said to her [Rachel], “Is it a small matter that you have taken away my husband? Would you take away my son's mandrakes also?” Rachel said, “Then he may lie with you tonight in exchange for your son's mandrakes.” 16When Jacob came from the field in the evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, “You must come in to me, for I have hired you with my son's mandrakes.” So he lay with her that night. 17 And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son. 18 Leah said, “God has given me my wages because I gave my servant to my husband.” So she called his name Issachar. Observations & Interpretation: • Reuben, Leah’s oldest son, is going to help his mom win the war • Mandrakes were thought to have special powers to enhance fertility (“secret weapon”) • Rachel asks for some, but Leah is indignant so they make a deal • Think Jacob was surprised when he got home from work that night? • God still had mercy on Leah and blessed her with another son • Score: Leah 5 + 2 via Zilpah, Rachel 2 via Bilhah Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  23. Genesis 30 19 And Leah conceived again, and she bore Jacob a sixth son. 20 Then Leah said, “God has endowed me with a good endowment; now my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” So she called his name Zebulun. 21 Afterward she bore a daughter and called her name Dinah. 22 Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. 23 She conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” 24 And she called his name Joseph, saying, “May the Lord add to me another son!” Observations & Interpretation: • God continues to bless Leah with another son (score) and a daughter (no points) • God did not forget Rachel, but blesses her in His time (she was probably praying now) • Rachel thanks God, but is still trusting in sons (false gods) for significance • Score: Leah 6 + 2 via Zilpah, Rachel 1 + 2 via Bilhah • Jacob now has 2 wives, 2 concubines, 11 sons and 1 daughter from 4 different mothers • Rachel will eventually have a second son, Benjamin, back in Canaan (Genesis 35:16-26) • Final Score: Leah 6 + 2 via Zilpah, Rachel 2 + 2 via Bilhah (Note: Rachel dies during childbirth) • These 12 sons will eventually become the 12 tribes of Israel • However, Jacob’s approach to “helping God” will have negative consequences (Galatians 6:7) • Once again, we see God remaining faithful to His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob despite numerous gross errors by God’s chosen patriarchs – God is Sovereign; He reigns! Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  24. Discussion & Application • Use Scripture and examples to explain how Jesus is the real “Stairway to Heaven” (see John 1:51, John 14:6, Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 12:24, and 1 Timothy 2:5). • Based on what we read in the Scriptures, do you think Jacob was trying to make a deal with God (Genesis 28:18-22) or acknowledging and submitting to God and God’s plan for his life? If acknowledging and submitting, why does Jacob make so many mistakes in the next 14(+) years? Do you find it amazing that God remained faithful to His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in spite of their many, sometimes repeated, mistakes? Does this give YOU hope? Share how (i.e., share your story). • Have you ever made a deal with God? Should followers of Christ do this? Explain. • Share an experience when you went after “Rachel” (i.e., something good you REALLY wanted) with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength; BUT “in the morning, behold, it was Leah” (i.e., when you finally got it or got close to getting it), you realized it was empty, “futile grasping and chasing after the wind.” (Ecclesiastes 1:14) How might your experience have been different if you had established and pursued your goal based on the example of Abraham’s servant (Genesis 24) and the “Greatest Commandment” (Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Matthew 22:37-40, and Mark 12:30-31)? • Did you ever deceive someone to get what you wanted? Why did you do it? Did someone ever deceive you in some dealing? What have you learned from this? Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  25. Next Meeting • Review: • Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel • Encountering Genesis, Chapter 9, pages 123 – 127 • Read: • Genesis 30:25 – 31:55Jacob’s Prosperity & Flight from Laban • Encountering Genesis, Chapter 9, pages 127 – 129 Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  26. Closing • Questions • Benediction Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  27. Bible Study • Inductive Bible Study Approach: • Observation – What does it say? • Interpretation – What does it mean? • Application – How do I apply this in my life? • Primary Reference: The Holy Bible • Secondary Reference / Commentary: The Holy Bible • Additional References: • Encountering the Book of Genesis, Bill T. Arnold, Baker Books, 1998 • Dr. Constable'sNotes on Genesis(Full Commentary - FREE pdf download) • Grace to You - John MacArthur's sermons on Genesis (audio files & transcripts) Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  28. Study References • Primary Reference: The Holy Bible (always) • Secondary Reference / Commentary: The Holy Bible (always) • “The Bible is always the best commentary on the Bible.” • Additional References (as time permits): • Encountering the Book of Genesis, Bill T. Arnold, Baker Books, 1998 • Dr. Constable'sNotes on Genesis(Full Commentary - FREE pdf download) • Hebrew Interlinear (look up the meaning of the original Hebrew words) • Others references available at www.ibcmob.net/resources and online Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  29. Interpreting Scripture (Ref. IBC What We Teach) 1. Normal - understanding the words of Scripture in their common usage unless otherwise indicated by the context. 2. Literal - understanding the meaning of Scripture in its ordinary sense unless the context requires a figurative interpretation. 3. Grammatical - using the recognized rules of grammar to interpret the text. 4. Historical - understanding the words of Scripture in the context of the times in which they were written. 5. Systematic - categorizing and comparing the teaching of the Scriptures with the whole of Scripture in view. Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  30. Genesis 11:27 – 12:20 31 Terah took Abram his son and Lot the son of Haran, his grandson, and Sarai his daughter-in-law, his son Abram's wife, and they went forth together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan, but when they came to Haran, they settled there. 32 The days of Terah were 205 years, and Terah died in Haran. Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  31. Genesis 23:20-24 20 Now after these things it was told to Abraham, “Behold, Milcah also has borne children to your brother Nahor: 21 Uz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram, 22 Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” 23 (Bethuel fathered Rebekah.) These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham's brother. 24 Moreover, his concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  32. Dr. Constable’s Notes on Genesis, 2019 Edition, p. 288 http://planobiblechapel.org/tcon/notes/pdf/genesis.pdf

  33. Genesis 11:27 – 12:20 Genesis 11:31-32 Ur to Haran Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  34. Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  35. Genesis 28 10 Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. 11 And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. 12 And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! 13 And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. 14 Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. 15 Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” 16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” 17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.” Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  36. Genesis 28 18 So early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. 19 He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first. 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, 21 so that I come again to my father's house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God, 22 and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.” Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  37. Genesis 29 1 Then Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. 2 As he looked, he saw a well in the field, and behold, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, for out of that well the flocks were watered. The stone on the well's mouth was large, 3 and when all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place over the mouth of the well. 4 Jacob said to them, “My brothers, where do you come from?” They said, “We are from Haran.” 5 He said to them, “Do you know Laban the son of Nahor?” They said, “We know him.” 6 He said to them, “Is it well with him?” They said, “It is well; and see, Rachel his daughter is coming with the sheep!” 7 He said, “Behold, it is still high day; it is not time for the livestock to be gathered together. Water the sheep and go, pasture them.” 8 But they said, “We cannot until all the flocks are gathered together and the stone is rolled from the mouth of the well; then we water the sheep.” Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  38. Genesis 29 9 While he was still speaking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherdess. 10 Now as soon as Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, Jacob came near and rolled the stone from the well's mouth and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother. 11 Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud. 12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's kinsman, and that he was Rebekah's son, and she ran and told her father. 13 As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, he ran to meet him and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things, 14 and Laban said to him, “Surely you are my bone and my flesh!” And he stayed with him a month. 15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 Now Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. 18 Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” 19 Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me.” 20 So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  39. Genesis 29 21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed.” 22 So Laban gathered together all the people of the place and made a feast. 23 But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and he went in to her. 24 (Laban gave his female servant Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her servant.) 25 And in the morning, behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” 26 Laban said, “It is not so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. 27 Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years.” 28 Jacob did so, and completed her week. Then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to be his wife. 29 (Laban gave his female servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be her servant.) 30 So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban for another seven years. 31 When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren. 32 And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, “Because the Lord has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” 33 She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon. 34 Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will be attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi. 35 And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name Judah. Then she ceased bearing. Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  40. Genesis 30 1 When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or I shall die!” 2 Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” 3 Then she said, “Here is my servant Bilhah; go in to her, so that she may give birth on my behalf, that even I may have children through her.” 4 So she gave him her servant Bilhah as a wife, and Jacob went in to her. 5 And Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son. 6 Then Rachel said, “God has judged me, and has also heard my voice and given me a son.” Therefore she called his name Dan. 7 Rachel's servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. 8 Then Rachel said, “With mighty wrestlings I have wrestled with my sister and have prevailed.” So she called his name Naphtali. 9 When Leah saw that she had ceased bearing children, she took her servant Zilpah and gave her to Jacob as a wife. 10 Then Leah's servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son. 11 And Leah said, “Good fortune has come!” so she called his name Gad. 12 Leah's servant Zilpah bore Jacob a second son. 13 And Leah said, “Happy am I! For women have called me happy.” So she called his name Asher. Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  41. Genesis 30 14 In the days of wheat harvest Reuben went and found mandrakes in the field and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, “Please give me some of your son's mandrakes.” 15 But she said to her, “Is it a small matter that you have taken away my husband? Would you take away my son's mandrakes also?” Rachel said, “Then he may lie with you tonight in exchange for your son's mandrakes.” 16 When Jacob came from the field in the evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, “You must come in to me, for I have hired you with my son's mandrakes.” So he lay with her that night. 17 And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son. 18 Leah said, “God has given me my wages because I gave my servant to my husband.” So she called his name Issachar. 19 And Leah conceived again, and she bore Jacob a sixth son. 20 Then Leah said, “God has endowed me with a good endowment; now my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” So she called his name Zebulun. 21 Afterward she bore a daughter and called her name Dinah. 22 Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. 23 She conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” 24 And she called his name Joseph, saying, “May the Lord add to me another son!” Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

  42. Jacob’s Romantic Solution… … was destined to fail: We still need to feel that our life matters in the scheme of things. We still want to merge ourselves with some higher self-absorbing meaning in trust and in gratitude. But if we no longer have God how are we to do this? One of the first ways that occurred to the modern person was the romantic solution. The self-glorification that we need in our innermost being, we now look for in the love partner. What is it that we want when we elevate the love partner to this position? We want to be rid of our faults. We want to be rid of our feeling of nothingness. We want to be justified. We want to know that our existence hasn’t been in vain. We want redemption; nothing less . . . Needless to say, human beings can’t give you that . . . No human relationship can bear the burden of godhood. – Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death Genesis 28:10 – 30:24 Jacob’s Dream & Leah vs. Rachel

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