Genesis 29

Jacob Traveled

Vs. 1-12

A. Jacob questioned the shepherds

B. Found Laban to be well

C. Saw Rachel for the first time

D. Jacob made himself helpful

Laban Greets Jacob

Vs. 13-20

A. Jacob has stayed a month now

B. Laban asked Jacob what to pay?

C. Jacob asked for Rachel; Laban accepts

D. Service of love seems but a moment

Genesis 29:18–20 ESV

18 Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” 19 Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me.” 20 So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.

Jacob Deceived

Vs. 21-30

A. Jacob asked for Rachel

B. A Feast! A Trick!

C. Jacob to serve 7 more

RECAP

Jacob made himself helpful

Laban is a picture of hospitality

Laban offers payment, Jacob requests Rachel

Jacob the deceiver becomes the deceived

Jacob reminded of his own deception

Vs. 31-35 Jacob’s Children

God blessed Leah because she was unloved:

Reuben-See a Son

Simeon-Hebrew for Heard

Levi-Hebrew for Attached

Judah-Hebrew for Praise; Leah praised God