The Maker and the Mothers of Israel

May 14, 2023 Speaker: Mike Law Series: Genesis

Topic: Exposition Scripture: Genesis 29:31– 30:24

 

Introduction
Sermon in a sentence: The Lord compassionately fulfills his promises in our weakness and despite our wickedness.

1. Look to the Lord for Love [Genesis 29:31–35]
     a. The Lord Sees [Genesis 29:31, cf. James 5:11]
     b. The Lord Gives [Genesis 29:32–35, cf. Ps. 10:17]
     c. The Lord Loves [Genesis 29:35, cf. Rev. 5:5]

2. Depend Upon the Lord in Your Despair [Genesis 30:1–13]
     a. Rachel’s Despair [Genesis 30:1, cf. Ps. 127:3, Gen. 27:46, Pr. 14 :30]
     b. Jacob’s Displeasure [Genesis 30:2]
     c. Rachel’s Design [Genesis 30:3–8, cf. Gen. 16:1–6]
     d. Leah’s Duplication [Genesis 30:9–13, cf. Heb. 11:21]

3. Cry Out to God with Your Cares [Genesis 30:14–21]
     a. Mandrakes for a Man [Genesis 30:14–16]
     b. The Lord Listens [Genesis 30:17–21]

4. Remember that God Removes Your Reproach [Genesis 30:22–24]
     a. Remembering Rachel [Genesis 30:22–23a]
     b. Removing Reproach [Genesis 30:23b–24]

Conclusion

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