Tag: Leah
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Daily Devotional; Genesis 30:1-24
The sibling rivalry we see between Leah and Rachel leads to the prostitution of their maids and of Jacob, who is caught in the middle—even realizing that he cannot provide what only God can. With each new child born, the siblings praise God and claim He is rewarding them for their prostitution. The text does…
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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…
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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…