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Genesis 29:31–30:24 | The Sons of Jacob: Born of Envy, Strife, and Longing

The Sons of Jacob: Born of Envy, Strife, and Longing Genesis 29:31–30:24 | The Journey Church Houston

What do envy, rivalry, and the longing to be loved have to do with the gospel?

In this episode, Pastor Mace Perez helps us explore one of the messiest family stories in the Bible: Leah and Rachel competing for love, bearing children through schemes, and hoping each time, “Maybe now he will love me.” It's raw. It's emotional. And it’s incredibly relatable.

This passage shows us what happens when our deepest ache—to be seen, valued, and loved—leads us to strive and control rather than trust…

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