The Orchard
More Women Of The Story — Leah
Mar 28, 2024
Join us as we explore the story of Leah from the Bible, her worth, identity, and the pitfalls of earthly validation. Delve into themes of deceit, longing, and exploitation in Jacob's relationships with Leah and Rachel. Discover the importance of recognizing and addressing our idols while finding strength in weakness and embracing imperfection.
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- Idolizing relationships or physical attributes can lead to deception and manipulation, as seen in Laban's exploitation of Jacob's infatuation with Rachel.
- Seeking validation through earthly means, like Leah did with wanting children to win Jacob's love, stems from pain and brokenness.
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Jacob and Laban's Deception
Jacob agrees to work for Laban for seven years in exchange for marrying Rachel, but Laban deceives Jacob by giving him Leah instead, leading to further deception and manipulation.
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