Day 14
Genesis 29:1-30:43
(29 | 30)
In these chapters, both Jacob and his cousin, Laban, show themselves to not be trustworthy. First of all, Jacob says he will work for his cousin for 7 years with his only wages being Laban's youngest daughter, Rachel. Jacob wants to marry Rachel, and Laban agrees. However, after 7 years, Laban gives Jacob his eldest daughter, Leah, instead. Jacob only finds out after he and Leah had consummated their marriage.
He confronts Laban, who tells Jacob if he waits a week, he can marry Rachel, but only if he then agrees to work for Laban another 7 years. Jacob agrees. Laban later reveals that he likes keeping Jacob around because the LORD blesses him because of Jacob. Laban here proves himself to be quite sneaky. Jacob, however, hasn't exactly repented from his deceptive ways as he seems to rig the appearance of young livestock in order to give himself the better animals. As a result, he grows prosperous and wealthy.
The other main theme of these chapters is Jacob's children. In the end, Jacob has 11 children; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun and Joseph (six by Leah, two by Leah's maid, Zilpah, two by Rachel's maid, Bilhah, and one by Rachel). The main point of this is to show the LORD taking the next step toward fulfilling his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Matthew 11:16-30
(11:16-30)
Jesus goes on something of a rant here. Firstly, he calls out the people who criticised the opposing actions of John the Baptist and of himself; when John fasted, the called him a demon; when Jesus ate and drunk, they called him all sorts of names. He then curses some of the towns he performed miracles in, yet had not repented and turned back to the LORD. He says that even towns already cursed by the LORD, like Sodom and Sidon would have repented if they'd seen the same miracles. But the chapter finishes with the famous lines, "Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." The passage speaks of the dangers of rejecting, or of failing to heed Jesus, but it also speaks of what can happen when you do accept Jesus.
Psalm 9:7-12
(9:7-12)
David continues to list some of God's attributes, and praises God some more. Having finally received the deliverance he was praying for, he can say in confidence "he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted." That's as true now for us as it was then for David.
Genesis 29:1-30:43
(29 | 30)
In these chapters, both Jacob and his cousin, Laban, show themselves to not be trustworthy. First of all, Jacob says he will work for his cousin for 7 years with his only wages being Laban's youngest daughter, Rachel. Jacob wants to marry Rachel, and Laban agrees. However, after 7 years, Laban gives Jacob his eldest daughter, Leah, instead. Jacob only finds out after he and Leah had consummated their marriage.
He confronts Laban, who tells Jacob if he waits a week, he can marry Rachel, but only if he then agrees to work for Laban another 7 years. Jacob agrees. Laban later reveals that he likes keeping Jacob around because the LORD blesses him because of Jacob. Laban here proves himself to be quite sneaky. Jacob, however, hasn't exactly repented from his deceptive ways as he seems to rig the appearance of young livestock in order to give himself the better animals. As a result, he grows prosperous and wealthy.
The other main theme of these chapters is Jacob's children. In the end, Jacob has 11 children; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun and Joseph (six by Leah, two by Leah's maid, Zilpah, two by Rachel's maid, Bilhah, and one by Rachel). The main point of this is to show the LORD taking the next step toward fulfilling his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Matthew 11:16-30
(11:16-30)
Jesus goes on something of a rant here. Firstly, he calls out the people who criticised the opposing actions of John the Baptist and of himself; when John fasted, the called him a demon; when Jesus ate and drunk, they called him all sorts of names. He then curses some of the towns he performed miracles in, yet had not repented and turned back to the LORD. He says that even towns already cursed by the LORD, like Sodom and Sidon would have repented if they'd seen the same miracles. But the chapter finishes with the famous lines, "Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." The passage speaks of the dangers of rejecting, or of failing to heed Jesus, but it also speaks of what can happen when you do accept Jesus.
Psalm 9:7-12
(9:7-12)
David continues to list some of God's attributes, and praises God some more. Having finally received the deliverance he was praying for, he can say in confidence "he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted." That's as true now for us as it was then for David.
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