05 March 2022
Youth Worship 5 March 2022 : "Leah was unloved"
Youth Worship 5 March 2022 : "Leah was unloved"
Text: Genesis 29:31-35
- Speaker:
- Rev Dr Charles Tan
- Series:
- Focus on Faith – Genesis
Message Notes
INTRODUCTION
1. The original plan for Jacob
a. To escape from the wrath of Esau
b. To ensure Jacob does not marry a Canaanite woman
c. To find a wife from the family of Laban
2. The original plan did not work out as planned
a. Jacob was deceived by Laban
b. He ended up with Leah and Rachel as his wives
c. This was not a bonus!
JACOB’S RELATIONSHIP WITH LEAH
1. They were married
2. Leah was “unloved”
a. It was more than a passive thing
b. Jacob was deceived
c. He was resentful
d. The idea of being “unloved” was like being “hated”
GOD’S HAND OF GRACE
1. One of the reasons for marriage
To have children
2. Rachel was barren Genesis 29:31b
3. God opened Leah’s womb Genesis 29:31a
THE CHILDREN OF LEAH
1. The first-born: Reuben Genesis 29:32
a. He was the firstborn
b. Reuben was the name given
c. Meaning: “See, a son”
i) Reu (To see)
ii) Ben (A son)
2. Leah’s thoughts
a. God’s involvement
“The LORD has surely looked on my affliction.” Genesis 29:32a
b. Leah’s hope
“Now therefore, my husband will love me” Genesis 29:32b
3. Second son: Simeon
a. Leah conceived again Genesis 29:33a
b. She still felt “unloved” (“hated”)
4. Leah’s further thoughts
a. God has heard
“Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved” Genesis 29:33b
b. Given
“He has therefore given me this son also” Genesis 29:33c
c. Name
“And she called his name Simeon” Genesis 29:33d