42 Joseph Sees His Brothers
43 Joseph Sees His Brothers Again
44 Joseph Detains Benjamin
45 Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
46 Israel’s Migration to Egypt
47 Jacob’s Family Settles in Goshen
48 Blessing for Joseph’s Sons
49 Jacob’s Last Words
50 Burial in the Promised Land
Genesis 29: Jacob Loves Rachel
Why was a huge stone used to block the flow of water? Why not let the water flow constantly?
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In what ways were social connections different back in Jacob’s day, compared to modern times?
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Compared to others in Haran, where would you place Laban in wealth and social status? Why?
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How did the practice develop where all the flocks had to arrive before any could receive water?
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If the shepherds combined their strength to roll back the stone, how could Jacob roll back the stone to water Rachel’s flock?
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What did the shepherds think when their tradition was violated? What did they do?
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What did Rachel think when she was kissed? How did she respond?
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While Rachel ran to tell her father, what was Jacob doing?
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How much of his story did Jacob tell Laban? Did he tell Laban about taking Esau’s birthright and blessing? What reason did he give for coming to Haran?
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In his first month in Haran, what work did Jacob do for Laban? How might Rachel have been involved?
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Why did Jacob offer to work seven years? Why not more or fewer years?
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What caused the seven years to pass quickly? Shouldn’t the waiting have made it seem like the last day would never come? Why?
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To what extent was Rachel involved in the Laban’s deception that led Jacob to sleep with Leah?
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How could Jacob sleep with someone other than Rachel and not know it until the next morning? How did Leah feel about what happened? How did Rachel feel?
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Why did Laban want his oldest daughter married first? Was his argument valid? Why?
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Why did Laban think Jacob would work another seven years and not just take his wives and leave? Didn’t one deception deserve another? Or is there a difference between deception and not keeping one’s word? Why?
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How did Leah having children affect Jacob’s love for her?
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In all the years that Leah was getting pregnant and giving birth to sons, Rachel was barren. How did that affect Jacob’s love for Rachel?