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Jacob’s Family

Lesson 7

Genesis 29:1-30:24

1. Read 29:1-14a. How did Jacob meet Rachel? Who was Rachel? (9-10,17) Why did Jacob act like this before Rachel? (11) How did Laban respond to Jacob’s visit?

2. Read 14b-30. How was Jacob’s marriage initiated? Describe Jacob’s love for Rachel (20) How did Laban trick Jacob in his marriage? (23-25) How long did Jacob work for Rachel in Laban’s house?

3. Read 31-35. Why did God not open the womb of Rachel, but of Leah? How and why did Leah and Rachel compete in child bearing? Read 30:1-24. Name Jacob’s sons and describe the meaning of each name.

4. Describe the atmosphere of Jacob’s family. What can you learn about the God of Jacob? How did God fulfill his will through Jacob’s family? (Ro 8:28)

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• House-church-7-Ge29-30-q-1.docx

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