Jacob Separates from Laban
Eric Motl
Jacob came to a point where major boundaries needed to be set up between him and his controlling uncle. Boundary setting, whether it be spiritual or physical, is a required skill for any healthy, growing follower of Christ. So, how do I know if it’s time to put boundaries up between me and the people […]
God Opens Leah’s Womb
Eric Motl
When God saw that Leah was unloved He responded in her life by opening her womb. She had four sons. Yet, God didn’t have her whole heart. She still longed to be loved by her husband. God continued to woo her towards Himself alone. Three points from this sermon: 1. God sees the humbled and […]
Jacob’s Love for Rachel
Eric Motl
For Jacob and Rachel it was “love at first sight.” But was this really God’s best plan for Jacob? Was this the girl God originally desired Jacob to marry? Often times we can run ahead of God’s original plan for our lives. In the end His sovereign will will take care of everything. However, wouldn’t […]
Laban Deceives Jacob
Eric Motl
Though he has met God, Jacob still isn’t walking with Him. Have I met Christ but still am not walking with Christ? (Matt. 7:21) One sign: Are you striving or allowing God to strive for you? (Ps. 57:2) This sermon gives three points to apply to our lives from the account of Laban deceiving Jacob. […]
Jacob Meets Rachel
Eric Motl
What happens when we experience God without really knowing Him yet? What’s the difference between striving for myself vs. allowing God to accomplish all things for me? What are some of the issues that develop in one’s theology when they don’t fully understand the Biblical principle of absolute dependence upon Christ for all things? This […]
Jacob at Bethel
Eric Motl
As Jacob experiences God personally for the first time what can we learn to apply to our own lives? How did Jacob respond? Where was his focus? What implications did his reactions have for the future?
Rebekah and Jacob’s Deception
Eric Motl
What caused the terrible disfunction, disorder, and division in Isaac and Rebekah’s household? How can I keep from making the same mistakes in mine?
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