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Ep 54. Genesis 29: Why Did God Favor Leah?

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonate... In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will delve into Genesis 29, exploring Jacob's journey to Laban's household and the poetic justice he experiences as the deceiver gets deceived. This chapter highlights the chaotic consequences of seeking identity and worth in anything other than God's love, as seen through both Jacob and Leah. The discussion covers Jacob's arrival at the well, a symbolic meeting place for brides in the Old Testament, and his immediate, impulsive attraction to Rachel. The hosts also examine the symbolism of Jacob rolling away the stone from the well, foreshadowing a greater act of life-giving by Jesus. 0:00-4:34: Introduction to Genesis 29 and Jacob's character arc, emphasizing his journey of transformation and the concept of poetic justice. 4:34-18:00: Jacob's arrival at the well and meeting Rachel. 18:00-36:27: Jacob's first seven years of labor for Rachel, which "seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her". 36:27-45:28: Laban's deception of Jacob, giving him Leah instead of Rachel, and the biblical concept of an irrevocable covenant. 45:28-1:05:44: Leah's journey from feeling "hated" to finally praising the Lord, giving birth to Judah, the lineage through whom salvation will come. For more content, visit: sunlitstudios.com