Tag: Laban tricked the trickster Jacob

Spurgeon:The cross must be carried before the crown can be worn

January 12, 2011

“And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.” – Genesis 29:26 Jacob loved Rachel, but his uncle Laban tricked him into marrying Leah first, although he had served for seven years to be able to have Rachel.  C. H. Spurgeon has a very interesting … More Spurgeon:The cross must be carried before the crown can be worn

Jacob Marries Rachel; NO, Leah and Rachel!

January 12, 2009

Jacob Marries Rachel Leah and Rachel! Key verse—Genesis 29:20 “So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.”  Mark Driscoll, of Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA writes this in his guide to Genesis that he prepared for his church during the sermon series … More Jacob Marries Rachel; NO, Leah and Rachel!