Summary of Genesis 29:15-20
Jacob began to work, and Laban offered to pay for his work. But instead of asking for money, Jacob requested to work for 7 years in return to marry Rachel.
Questions
6. What happened during Jacob’s first month in Harran? What do these events reveal about Laban? He began working for Laban, without wages. Jacob is a guest, and yet Laban is fine for him to work for free.
7. a. How did this arrangement benefit or challenge Jacob? What is revealed about Jacob? Jacob loved Rachel, and he doesn’t mind working for Laban. His love allowed him to work seven years in return for Rachel.
b. How does Jacob’s approach compare to how people get what they want in today’s culture? In today’s culture, people get what they want with money and power.
8. a. How does God use hard life circumstances to accomplish His purposes? (See Proverbs 3:11-12; Romans 8:28; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-8.) God disciplines those he loves (Proverbs 3:11-12), testing of your faith produces perseverance (James 1:2-4), so that we will believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy (1 Peter 1:6-8).
b. What is God revealing to you in a hard situation you are facing now? Trust his heart.
Jacob met Laban’s daughter Rachel at the well near Harran