Reading
Genesis 29-30
Questions
1. Now Jacob had a problem. Because he did not follow God's example given to Adam and Eve, one wife for one husband, he was caught in a culturally acceptable situation that brought nothing but jealousy, hatred, and envy into his life. Even though Rachel has a husband who loved her very much, that was not enough. She thought she had to have more to be happy and content. What made Rachel so envious of her sister? (30:1)
2. You can see Leah's and Rachel's attitudes of jealousy, envy, and the way they fought for Jacob's love by the names they gave their children. Read each verse and name meaning and try to imagine what Leah and Rachel were thinking as each child was born.
* Reuben: see a son (29:32)
* Simeon: hearing (29:33)
* Levi: attached (29:34)
* Judah: praise (29:35)
* Dan: judge (30:6)
* Naphtali: my wrestling (30:8)
* Gad: to attack or invade as an army troop (30:11)
* Asher: happy (30:13)
* Issachar: he will bring a reward (30:18)
* Zebulun: to dwell with (30:20)
* Joseph: give me another (30:22-24)
* Benomi: sorrow (35:16-18)
Applying This to Your Life
Search your heart through the principles below to see if you have a discontented heart. Ask God to replace a discontented heart with a thankful heart.
* Discontent Compares! "Look what they have!" 2 Corinthians 10:12
* Discontent Complains! "I'll never enjoy that in my life!" Psalm 37:1-7
* Discontent Craves! "I'll never be happy until I get everything I want!" Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:11; 1 Timothy 6:8
Joseph seemed to make the best out of every situation. Obviously he did not learn it from his discontented family. Remember, God has already given us everything we need for our present contentment. Never allow discontent to destroy a thankful heart. Be thankful today!
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1. because Racheal did not have a husband and her sister did.
2. leah and racheal were probaly thinking i hate her or i don't know
1.Jacob had two to wive and Rachel wanted to be like her sister who's husband was only married to her.
2.They were trying to compete aganist each other I think, because they were trying to see which son would give them the most benefits.
questions:
1.she couldnt have children bu her sister could.
2.its all like a big game to them, who can make jacob happier but thats why God said for a man to only have one wife, so this problem wouldnt accur, and their children probebly dont feel loved at all.
1.she wanted children and didnt have any.
2.well i think they were to into competing with each other that they didn't have a specific love for each kid and didn't really show them love or affection.
1. Leah had kids and Rachel did not.
2. Reuben - Leah thought...now Jacob will notice me?
Simeon - Leah thought...now Jacob will listen to me?
Levi - Leah thought...now Jacob eill feel attached to me?
Judah - Leah thought...now Jacob will praise me for giving him four boys?
Dan - Rachel thought...now God is showing that He is judging on my side?
Naphtali - Rachel thought...this battle for Jacob's love is a wrestling match!
Gad - Leah thought...this is war...I'll bring more babies into the family any way I can!
Asher: Leah thought...with this many boys added to the family, everyone is jealous of me!
Issachar: Leah thought...I will buy Jacob's love if necessary.
Zebulun: Leah thought...now Jacob will want to live with just me!
Joseph: Rachel thought...and believed...that not only did God give her a son of her own finally, but that He would give her yet another.
Benomi: Rachel thought...after all this...God gave me the son I knew He would, and now I am dying because of it.
1. Leah had kids and Rachel did not.
2. Reuben - Leah thought...now Jacob will notice me?
Simeon - Leah thought...now Jacob will listen to me?
Levi - Leah thought...now Jacob eill feel attached to me?
Judah - Leah thought...now Jacob will praise me for giving him four boys?
Dan - Rachel thought...now God is showing that He is judging on my side?
Naphtali - Rachel thought...this battle for Jacob's love is a wrestling match!
Gad - Leah thought...this is war...I'll bring more babies into the family any way I can!
Asher: Leah thought...with this many boys added to the family, everyone is jealous of me!
Issachar: Leah thought...I will buy Jacob's love if necessary.
Zebulun: Leah thought...now Jacob will want to live with just me!
Joseph: Rachel thought...and believed...that not only did God give her a son of her own finally, but that He would give her yet another.
Benomi: Rachel thought...after all this...God gave me the son I knew He would, and now I am dying because of it.
1. She couldn't have children.
2.Leah
* Reuben: does he love me now?
* Simeon: will he still hate me?
* Levi: does he love me now?
* Judah: will he love me now?
* Gad: I am not letting my sister win.
* Asher: does he love me more?
* Issachar: am I the most loved now?
* Zebulun: does he love me now?
Rachel
* Dan: justice is finally been done.
* Naphtali: i finally beat my sister.
* Joseph: now he will love me.
* Benomi: this child brings me great sadness.
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