Genesis 29 · Grade 4

Reaping What You Sow

Name Date

Read and Think

When Jacob arrived in Haran, he met Rachel at a well and immediately helped her. He worked seven years for her, and the time flew by because he loved her. But Laban, his uncle, turned out to be a schemer just like Jacob had been.

Jacob had deceived his father by pretending to be the older brother. Now Laban deceived him by giving him the older sister. In the New Testament, Galatians 6:7 teaches that a person reaps what he sows. Jacob was learning what it feels like to be tricked.

Leah's story is tender. She longed for her husband's love, and each son's name shows her hope. But God saw her. By her fourth son, Judah, Leah's focus turned from her husband to God: This time I will praise Yahweh. Through Judah would come King David. In the New Testament, Jesus is from Judah's family line.

Show What You Know

How was Laban's trick like Jacob's own past?
What does Galatians 6:7 teach?
How did Leah's focus change by her fourth son?
Who would come from Judah's family?

Think About It

Leah found comfort in praising God. When you feel unloved, how can turning to God help?
Has anyone ever treated you the way you once treated someone else? What did you learn?

Memory Verse

“She conceived again, and bore a son. She said, “This time I will praise Yahweh.” Therefore she named him Judah. Then she stopped bearing.”

Genesis 29:35 (WEB)

Copy It

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 treat others the way you want to be treated?
How can you show love to someone who feels left out?