Tag: Genesis 29

  • Jacob Meets Rachel and The Forsaken Firstborn; Genesis 29:1-35

    Jacob Meets Rachel and The Forsaken Firstborn; Genesis 29:1-35

    Jacob meets Rachel for the first time as she shepherds her flock. Jacob is more attracted to Rachel than Leah because she is beautiful, a trait juxtaposed with Leah’s weak eyes. Jacob would rather marry a strong, working woman with strong eyes. In this pericope, Jacob strikes a deal with Laban to marry Rachel. He…

  • Our Priorities, God’s Character

    Our Priorities, God’s Character

    Every year, I sit down personally to observe my own priorities. I sit down, make a list of the priorities that I have made, and then open the Scriptures to measure whether I have the correct priorities in my personal life. Every year, I am drawn to change when I do this. I am convicted…