September 10, 2023

Unloved – Genesis 29-30 – Rev. Justin Young

Main idea: Love liberates.

  1. Jacob, Leah, and Rachel (Genesis 29-30)

    1. Jacob (Genesis 29:14-30)


    2. Sisterly Drama (Genesis 29:31-30:24)


    3. Leah's Breakthough (Genesis 29:35)


  2. Significance

    1. God loves the unloveable.


    2. God uses the unloveable.




Announcements

Youth Fall Retreat - Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15. Parents are invited to join youth on Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration closes Sunday, October 1. More information and registration available online.

Congregational Meeting – Sunday, October 22 towards the end of the English worship.

  • The Chinese congregations will have their congregational meeting towards the end of the 9:00 a.m. service.
  • In addition to church-wide updates, members will vote on new deacons. (The Deacon Nominating Committee includes Kim Freije, Howard Huang, Cecil Lee, Justin Young, and Kun Zhu.)

Membership Class – Saturday, October 28 at the Chen’s.

50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

  • Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. – Join with others for a memorable game night in the sanctuary.
  • Saturday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m. – Celebrate the ordination of Pastor Rugang Li and Pastor Calvin Qin in the sanctuary.
  • Sunday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. – Worship with all our congregations!

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • September 11 - Psalm 139; Judges 1
  • September 12 - Psalm 140; Judges 2
  • September 13 - Psalm 141; Judges 3
  • September 14 - Psalm 142; Judges 4
  • September 15 - Psalm 143; Judges 5

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Tell a story involving your siblings. If you don’t have siblings, did you ever wish you did? Why or why not?
  2. Read Genesis 29:14-30. What do you think Jacob would have written in his journal over those fourteen years?
  3. Based on Genesis 29:31-30:24, describe the relationship between Leah and Rachel. How do we see that evidenced in the names of their children?
  4. What changes in Leah in Genesis 29:35? How is she liberated by God’s love?
  5. In your own words, describe God’s liberating love. What does his love liberate us from and liberate us for?
  6. What can this look like this week in your life?