Genesis 29 · Grade 3
The Deceiver Is Deceived
Read the Story
Jacob came to the land of the people of the east. At a well, shepherds told him they knew Laban. Just then Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherdess. Jacob rolled the stone from the well, watered her flock, kissed her and wept. Laban ran to meet him and welcomed him home.
Laban had two daughters, Leah and Rachel. Jacob loved Rachel and offered to serve Laban seven years for her. Those years seemed like a few days because of his love. But on the wedding night Laban gave him Leah instead. Laban said, It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn. Jacob served another seven years for Rachel.
The Lord saw that Leah was not loved as much, and He gave her children. She named her sons Reuben, Simeon and Levi, hoping her husband would love her. With her fourth son she said, This time I will praise Yahweh, and named him Judah.
Memory Verse
“Jacob served seven years for Rachel. They seemed to him but a few days, for the love he had for her.”
Genesis 29:20 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What was Rachel's job?
Why did seven years seem like a few days to Jacob?
What excuse did Laban give for his trick?
How did the Lord show care for Leah?
What did Leah say when Judah was born?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you keep going when someone treats you unfairly?
- When do you need to thank God even when you feel sad?
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