Bible Study Lesson Twenty Eight; Genesis 31, God Fulfills His Promises to Jacob

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“Behold I will do a new thing…” Isaiah 43:19. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, behold all things are become new,” II Corinthians 5:17. “A new creature,” Galatians 6:15. “For the former things are passed away… Behold I make all things new,” Revelation 21:4 & 5.

Look up each Bible verse and write it out. Underline or highlight what speaks to you. Reflect on how each lesson affects your current life situation.


Bible Lesson Twenty Eight: Genesis 31, God Fulfills His Promises


Read Genesis 31. Write down what strikes you about this chapter.



Describe the attitude of Laban and his sons towards Jacob?



What did God tell Jacob to do? Verse 3



Compare Jacob verse Laban in verses 6 & 7.



How did God come through and provide for Jacob? Through verse 13.




What is the lesson here for us today regarding this passage of Jacob, Laban and God’s fairness and provision?




Read verse 13 and then re-read Genesis 28:19-22. Explain how God was fulfilling Jacob’s vow.



Explain the thoughts and conclusion of Leah and Rachel. Verses 14-16.




Explain the events of verses 17-21. Where was Jacob headed?




Explain the events of verses 22-30. How did God intervene on Jacob’s behalf?




What was Laban’s main gripe with Jacob? Verse 30




What caused Jacob to flee Laban in secret? Verse 31



What did Jacob say was the penalty for the person who stole the gods? Verse 32



Read Genesis 35:16-19 to learn of the fulfillment of Jacob’s words.




How did Rachel conceal the gods? Verses 33-35



Explain in detail Jacob’s rebuking Laban. Verses 36-42




How does verse 42 demonstrate Jacob’s confidence in God?



Discuss Laban’s change of heart in verse 43 and 44.




They settled on two names of the pillar. What are they and their meanings?




What were the terms of the covenant between Jacob and Laban?




Explain the good problem-solving and conflict resolution skills demonstrated in verses 36-55.





Reflect on how the Word spoke to you during this chapter.