HAYLEY’S BIBLE BENDER:
The insight from this episode came in the comparison between Jacob’s sin and consequences. (See table below in show notes.) Jacob while deceiving Esau, his brother later gets outmaneuvered by his uncle. This schooling lasts for 14 years, or 5,110 daily lessons in patience, self-control, and trust.
What did you learn from Genesis 29? Did you have any Bible benders?
VERSES MENTIONED:
A Comparison of Jacob’s Sin and Jacob’s Consequences
| Lesson | Jacob’s Mistakes | Jacob’s Consequence |
| Serving/Control | Jacob wanted Esau to serve him as promised (older will serve the younger) | Jacob must serve Laban for 14 years |
| Deception | Jacob deceived Isaac to get the blessing | Jacob was deceived into marrying Leah |
| Patience | Jacob didn’t wait for God to deliver the promise | Jacob was forced to work 14 years for Rachel |
| Greed | Jacob made an unfair bargain with Esau birthright for stew | Jacob had his wages unfairly changed by Laban |
This article was written by Hayley Mowatt, producer of Bible Book Club.
