Genesis 29-31

Lesson     23

Passage Genesis 29-31

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jacob works for wife(s) – Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29:1-30) a. Encounter with Laban’s Shepherds (1-8) b. Rachel and agreement with Laban for daughter (9-21) c. Laban’s substitution of Leah (22-26) d. Laban’s deal for Rachel (27-30)

Jacob’s wives deliver 12 sons and daughter – the nation of Israel (Genesis 29:31-30:25a) a. Leah’s children – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah (29:31-35) b. Bilhah substitute for Rachel  sons – Dan, Naphtali (30:1-8) c. Leah’s servant Zipah – Gad, Asher (9-13 d. Leah has: Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah (14-21) e. Rachel has Joseph (22-25a)

Jacob wages – wealth in Livestock (Genesis 30:25b-43) a. Jacob request to leave and Laban’s wage deal (25b-34) b. Jacob prospers with strong flock (35-43)

Jacob leaves Laban departs for Father Isaac’s home – treaty with Laban (Genesis 31) a. Laban’s sons and Laban’s attitude noticed (31:1-2) b. Jacob and family pack up to leave (3-21) c. Laban pursues Jacob and confronts him (22-35) d. Jacob confronts Laban (36-43) e. Covenant established between Jacob and Laban (43-55)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jacob works for wife(s) – Leah and Rachel	Genesis 29:1-30
Jacob’s wives deliver 12 sons and daughter – the nation of Israel	Genesis 29:31-30:25a
Jacob wages – wealth in Livestock	Genesis 30:25b-43
Jacob leaves Laban departs for Father Isaac’s home – treaty with Laban	Genesis 31

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jacob works for wives, builds family, wealth; returns from Laban

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To Learn that God uses circumstances to discipline and build the character He desires in us.

Specific Application Questions

	1.     What deceptions have you encountered and how do you allow God to work?
	2.     How has God blessed you with family?
	3.     In what ways does God reward you through your labors?
	4.     Where could you be at peace with those who may mistreat you?

Principles to Remember

	God wants us to demonstrate our love for our spouse.
	Our children are a gift from God.
	Our wages are from God.
	Live at peace with those who treat us well and those who mistreat us.