Jacob’s journey in Genesis 28-29

Biblical pre-marital paths typically or ideally had these key elements

1. A man takes initiative while honoring his father’s guidance (Genesis 27:46-28:5, 29:10)

2. The man speaks to the woman’s father first about his interest in her and his intentions (29:13)

3. If interested, the family spends time getting to know him among them (29:14)

4. The father may agree and approve the relationship and set its terms (29:15-20)

5. The man prepares to “leave” his father’s house and prepare a new home (2:24a)

6. They weren't to "cleave" together physically until after they're married (2:24b)

7. When the dad is pleased the terms are fulfilled, a wedding is planned (29:20-21)

8. Invitations would go out, and many would be called to the wedding feast (29:22)

9. The bride would wait to be brought to meet her groom (29:23a; Psalm 45:9-15)

10. The bride would be covered by pure garments and a veiled face (Genesis 24:65)

11. After the wedding was the marriage's consummation (29:23b, 24:66, 2:24c)

Principles in studying or teaching OT stories

1. OT stories are for teaching, reproof, correcting, training (2 Tim 3:16)

2. OT stories have both positive and negative examples (1 Cor 10:6, 11)

3. OT stories should give us encouragement and hope (Rom 15:4)

4. OT stories should point us to Jesus (Luke 24:27)

The Lord is honored in our relationships:

1. by putting Him first

2. by parents being honored and involved

3. by purposefully patiently seeking God’s will

4. by principles of His Word being followed

5. by purity being guarded

Biblical pre-marital paths typically or ideally had these key elements

1. A man takes initiative while honoring his father’s guidance (Genesis 27:46-28:5, 29:10)

2. The man speaks to the woman’s father first about his interest and intentions (29:13)

3. If interested, the family spends time getting to know him among them (29:14)

4. The father may agree and approve the relationship and set its terms (29:15-20)

5. The man prepares to “leave” his father’s house and prepare a new home (2:24a)

The hard work of a woman pulling water up from a well by rope and buckets

The Lord is honored in our relationships:

1. by putting Him first

2. by parents being honored and involved

3. by purposefully patiently seeking God’s will

4. by principles of His Word being followed

5. by purity being guarded

1. A man takes initiative while honoring his father’s guidance (Genesis 27:46-28:5, 29:10)

2. The man speaks to the woman’s father first about his interest and intentions (29:13)

3. If interested, the family spends time getting to know him among them (29:14)

4. The father may agree and approve the relationship and set its terms (29:15-20)

5. The man prepares to “leave” his father’s house and prepare a new home (2:24a)

6. They weren’t to "cleave" together physically until after they're married (2:24b)

7. When the dad is pleased the terms are fulfilled, a wedding is planned (29:20-21)

8. Invitations would go out, and many would be called to the wedding feast (29:22)

9. The bride would wait to be brought to meet her groom (29:23a; Psalm 45:9-15)

10. The bride would be covered by pure garments and a veiled face (Genesis 24:65)

11. After the wedding was the marriage's consummation (29:23b, 24:66, 2:24c)

12. Marriage in a sinful world isn’t instantly happily ever after (29:23-25)