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THE GOD OF PADDAN ARAM

Genesis3113q.txt
Genesis: 29:1 - 31:55
Key Verse: 31:13

1. Skim through 29:1-20 and describe Jacob's meeting with Rachel. What were the wages he asked of Laban when he agreed to work for him? How did he carry out his part of the bargain? What does this passage show us about Jacob?

2. Read verses 22-30 and describe how Jacob came to have two wives.

3. Skim through 29:31-30:24,35:16-18). Describe the struggle between Leah and Rachel. How did Leah name her first three sons?

4. Read 29:35. What was her 4th son's name?

5. Read 30:1-13. In the meantime, what was Rachel's problem? Why and how did Jacob rebuke her (1,2)? What does this show about her? How did she name the sons born by her maidservant?

6. Read verses 9-13. What did Leah name the sons born to her by her maidservant? How did she name two another sons? How was she honored?

7. Read verses 22-24. When Rachel finally had a son, what did she name him? When did she have another son (35:16-18)? Who do you think was truly blessed and happy between Rachel and Leah? Describe the atmosphere in Jacob's home. How did God use these struggles to accomplish his own purpose?

8. After establishing his own family, what did Jacob begin to be concerned about (30)? What new contract did he make with Laban (31-34)? How did Laban try to trick him (35,36)? But how did Jacob overcome his trick (37-42)? With what result (43)?

9. Skim through 31:1-21. When Jacob noticed the change of Laban and his sons toward him, what new direction did God give him (3)? Why? Read verses 4-13 and describe how Jacob acknowledged God's help in the matter of his wages? What was the conclusion of their family meeting (14-21)?

10. When Laban caught up with Jacob, why did he not harm him? What can you learn here about God's faithfulness? Who is the God of Paddan Aram?

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