Laban tricked Jacob the same way Jacob tricked Esau. But despite Laban’s lies and deceit, God looked after Jacob and his family. God’s plans are much bigger than human plans so nothing can get in the way of him keeping his promises.
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Episode 12: follow the story of Genesis from creation to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
At his uncle Laban's house, Jacob fell in love with Laban's daughter Rachel and worked for seven years to marry her. But Laban was deceitful. He tricked Jacob into marrying his other daughter, Leah, instead of Rachel, and tricked Jacob out of some sheep promised to him.
Laban tricked Jacob the same way Jacob tricked Esau. But despite Laban's lies and deceit, God looked after Jacob and his family. God gave Jacob lots of children, animals and blessings! God's plans are much bigger than human plans so nothing can get in the way of him keeping his promises.
Suitable for primary school aged children.
(Created using TnT's 'On The Way' resources. Order 'On The Way: Book 1' from 10ofThose for accompanying resources.)
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Episode 6 – God Keeps His Promises
Bella works as a youth ministry trainee for Christ Church Leyton as part of her gap year placement. This involves making Bible story videos for the Sunday School and Toddler ministries. Bella loves cats, geography and going to the theatre.
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