Reasoning Through the Bible

Hidden Truths and Stolen Idols || Genesis 31:4-55 || Session 51 || Verse by Verse Bible Study

July 05, 2024 Glenn Smith and Steve Allem Season 3 Episode 82

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What do you do if you wake up one morning and your god has been stolen? This is a question discussed in today's verse by verse Bible study session. Rachel's audacious act of stealing her father Laban's household idols opens up a whole new area in our study of Genesis. We dissect the profound implications of trusting in a god that can be stolen and ponder the cultural and financial motivations behind her actions. Our conversation branches out into the perils of idolatry, cautioning against turning worldly pursuits like careers and wealth into modern-day idols. We also scrutinize Laban's manipulative nature, stressing the crucial lesson for Christians to neither fall prey to manipulation nor become the manipulators themselves. Join us as we extract timeless lessons from Jacob, Rachel, and Laban’s story, emphasizing vigilance and resistance to manipulation in our lives today.

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