Genesis 29:31-30:24
September 28, 2003
Read the story about the Toronto baby derby.
Today we have our own baby derby.
1. God cares for the unloved Leah 29:31-35
key God honours Leah because of her rejected status.
Key - first three sons - looks for husbands love
fourth son praises God
2. The handmaids contest 30:1-13
Rachel gives her handmaid like Sarah gave Hagar.
Leah really doesn’t have that right. But it has become a contest.
3. The mandrakes incident 30:14-21
Superstitious - fertility plant
How crass - bartering for sex with their husband
4. Rachel finally has a child 30:22-24
The point - despite all their plans - God provides the children
At the very least, Leah was unappreciated as a gift from God. How many times do we miss the better gift God has for us while pining for something else?
