The Power of Love

Coram Deo Church — Bremerton, WA · Mar 8, 2020 · 38m

Understanding the textJacob, who deceived his own father, now experiences deception at the hand of Laban, his uncle. After greatly desiring to marry Rachel, who was beautiful, and after working seven years to earn her hand in marriage, Jacob is tricked by Laban into marrying Rachel’s sister, Leah. There is a certain irony in this twist of events. Jacob gets a taste of his own medicine. Leah, who is less desired by Jacob is precious to God. He hears and answers her cries.However, Jacob is not satisfied. He agrees to work another seven years in order to receive Rachel as his wife. From the…