Rape, Revenge, and Relocation
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· 6 viewsJacob's daughter Dinah is raped by Shechem. Her brothers negotiate with Shechem deceitfully, then take revenge on the whole city. The family relocates.
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Genesis Chapters 34-36
Genesis Chapters 34-36
Read 34:1-8
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Stick With God-given Traditions
Stick With God-given Traditions
Dinah went without a chaperone, which was against tradition, and left herself vulnerable to evil men.
God-given traditions of the family and the church are there for a reason.
Trust God To Fight Your Battles
Trust God To Fight Your Battles
Jacob’s boys did what felt and seemed right, but there were consequences.
We must trust God to fight our battles and guide us in our responses.
Don’t Misuse Your Religion
Don’t Misuse Your Religion
Jacob’s sons used their covenant with God as a means of deceit, which misrepresented God.
We must guard our hearts and actions as we carry the name of Jesus.
Renew Your Commitment To God Often
Renew Your Commitment To God Often
Jacob renewed his family’s commitment to God.
We should evaluate ourselves and renew our commitment to God, and do so often.
Keep The World’s Political Schemes Out Of God’s Family
Keep The World’s Political Schemes Out Of God’s Family
Reuben sinned against God and his family trying to gain political status for himself and his mother within the family.
We should seek the edification of others and not our own glory.
