Neither children nor careers will replace it. Leah explained how socialism is doing in the US what it did many years ago in China. Answer: The complicated story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel comprises one of the larger sections of Genesis and includes much information relevant to the history of the Jewish people. You could hardly find a more timely topic as we approach the upcoming national elections. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10–12. Leah's name is variously said to mean "wild cow," "gazelle," "wearied," and "weary" in Hebrew. Sermon – 27 July 2008 Leah's Lovely Eyes. Truth is, scripture gives us more details about Leah’s appearance, relationship with her sister, her marriage, and her mothering than many other women who fill Bible study books. Leah gave birth to three sons in a row, her hopes pinned on winning Jacob's love: "Now at last my husband will become attached to me" (Genesis 29:34). By Chris Surber on December 11, 2020 Ten (Christmas) Sermon-Starters From The Life Of Mary By Ray Hollenbach on December 10, 2020 How To Avoid Pulpit Plagiarism By H.B. And when I praise Him, my problems lose their intensity and melt in His presence. Isaac Makashinyi. Leah: The Woman No Man Loved But Every Woman Envied (Gen. 29:15-35) More . Leah names her sons to express her unfulfilled desire of gaining her husband’s affection through childbearing (Genesis 29:32-24; 30:20). Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, fled to his mother’s brother Laban. Manage Cookies. I preached a couple of weeks ago about how a wife was found for Isaac. And yet, what happens? John Piper Jun 5, 1983 81 Shares Sermon. Leah’s part in the deception. I have to confess, that I’ve quite enjoyed preaching on the readings that we have been getting in the book of Genesis. Leah rejoins the battle by giving HER servant to Jacob, who graciously complies. Finding God; Sermon Illustrations; The Theology Program; Theology Questions and Answers; Answers to some of life's questions; FAQ; Language; Newsletter; Store; Donate; Report … Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2009. Jun 5, 1983. Apr 25, 1982. Leah was the oldest, but Rachel was, by far, the most attractive. Leah’s handmaiden, Zilpah, will produce two more sons for Jacob. The sermon manuscript by Dr. Timothy Keller above is excerpted in parts from the original sermon and from the printed manuscript that can be found in the excellent book of sermons edited by Dr. Dennis E. Johnson entitled: Heralds of the King: Christ-Centered Sermons in the Tradition of Edmund P. Clowney. Leah’s son, Levi, will be the father of the priesthood. Thank you for the reminder that God sees whatever is going on in my life. Verse 35: "[Leah] said, 'This time I will praise the Lord.'" Reuben – Leah’s firstborn, maybe five years old now, finds mandrakes in the field. Sermon. From 2002 to 2004, Dr. Ray Ortlund preached a sermon series on the book of Isaiah at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA. But recently I’ve come to embrace Leah’s story. Leah was the lesser loved wife of Jacob and her heart probably never stopped feeling the sadness of being rejected for her younger, more attractive sister, but in today’s verses we will see her go from desire of attention to praise of God. When The Sun Finally Rises: Wrestling With The Past (Gen. 32:22-32) 2. Leah was far closer to the truth at the time of Judah’s birth, for then she looked to God for her worth, meaning, and approval rather than to any man, including her husband. Sort of future we want for America s affection through childbearing ( Genesis 29:32-24 ; 30:20 ) on sister... 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