Rachel- Genesis 29& 30

Genesis 29 & 30

1) How many children did Jacob have in these two chapters?

2) List each child born to Jacob with the name of the woman who gave birth to them.

3) What does scripture tell us about the children of Jacob?

4) what was said by Rachel and Leah after they gave birth to a son. Did Bilhah and Zilpah have anything to say?

5) What do these chapters show you about the relationship that Jacob, Rachel and Leah have with God?

Rachel -Genesis 30:25-36

Genesis 30:25-36 New Living Translation

1) What did Jacob request of Laban?

2) What did Jacob say to support his request?

3) What was Laban's response to Jacob?

4) How did Laban's actions differ from his words concerning Jacob's request?

Rachel Genesis 30:1-24

Genesis 30:1-24 New Living Translation

1) How does Jacob's relationship with Rachel differ in this chapter compared to chap 29?

2) Describe the relationship between Rachel and Leah in this chapter.

3) Are their any other women in scripture who gave their servant to their husbands? How do they compare with Rachel and Leah?

4) What do these verses tell you about Jacob?

5) How is God viewed in these verses?

Rachel - Genesis 29

New Living Translation-Genesis 29

1) What are the two customs mentioned in this Chapter?

2) Do you think that Jacob knew about Laban's custom not to marry off the younger daughter before the firstborn?

3) Do you think it would have made any difference had Jacob known? Why?/Why not?

RACHEL

DECEMBER 12th
Women of the Bible Discussion Series
RACHEL
Genesis 29, 30, 31, 33, 35 (Multiple translations)