Here we see the near-fatal result of Rachel’s actions from last week. Laban catches up with Jacob’s group and confronts them about their retreat and theft of property, but not before being warned by God in a dream not to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We are in chapter 31 of Genesis now, and here we see Jacob finally attempting to leave the encampment of his crooked uncle/father-in-law, not just out of frustration, but also because God tells him to. His wives are supposedly on[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So, by way of filling in some of the gaps here, at the end of Genesis 30, Jacob asks permission from Laban to take his family and move on after many years of service. Laban hesitantly agrees and offers to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Just clarify, Jacob got to marry Rachel before working another seven years. Still, she must have been some kind of special. And her dad must have been some kind of jerk.
I told you they would be back. Sometimes it takes them a minute to catch up to the action.
I’m not saying that Rebekah was shallow, but if some guy showed up and dumped a bunch of expensive presents in your lap, wouldn’t you seriously consider marrying a complete stanger too?
It might seem odd that this chapter begins telling a story, then halfway through, the main character retells the story from the beginning, even though we just read it. However, if we take the time to remember that these stories[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
