Listen "Sibling Rivalry (Genesis 29:31–30:24)"
Episode Synopsis
In one of the wildest family stories in Genesis, Rachel and Leah battle for love, children, and significance—turning their home into a rivalry that spirals into jealousy, manipulation, and heartbreak. Yet in the middle of this mess, God is quietly fulfilling His promises. Pastor Sam walks through Genesis 29:31–30:24 to show: How God grows the family of Jacob—even through sinful and broken choices What the baby names reveal about the sisters' pain, hope, and competition Why polygamy in the Bible is descriptive, not prescriptive The modern struggle with purity, sexual brokenness, and contentment The deep ache of infertility and the God who meets the brokenhearted How only Christ—not family, success, or children—can satisfy our restless hearts This passage reminds us that God can bring good even out of our worst failures, and that the contentment we long for is found in Him alone. "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is… my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26
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