What Goes Around Comes Around Part II The

What Goes Around Comes Around Part II The Deception of Jacob and Laban Genesis 29 -31

Learn the facts: Read 30: 25 -30 • Jacob worked hard and was faithful to God blessed Jacob for his faithfulness. Jacob was blessed to be a blessing to Laban

Discussion • What was Jacob’s request of Laban after being in Haran for some time? • What was Laban’s reply?

Learn the facts: Read 30: 31 -38 • Jacob planned and trusted God to bless his labor. Jacob, seeing an opportunity to become financially independent, accepted Laban's business offer and agreed to stay.

Discussion • Although Laban agreed to Jacob’s proposal, why did Laban remove the goats and lambs and put them under the care of his sons and then put three days between Jacob and himself?

Learn the facts: Read 30: 35 -43 Jacob used a breeding method which was very effective, and God blessed him to be exceedingly prosperous and he became financially independent

Discussion • What was Jacob’s breeding methodology? and what was the result?

Discussion • In your opinion…did Jacob experience the favor of God. (And favor sometimes is not fair) or Did Jacob deceive Laban?

Lift By Faith • In this story we witness God’s favor. “Faith without works is dead” How do we experience God’s blessing when we do kingdom work?

Live to the Fullest • “Galatians 6: 9 (KJV) 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. ” What does this mean to this lesson and what does this mean to you?