God Enriches and Protects His Servant

Genesis 30:35-43, 31:1-18

35-43 - Laban separates the flocks according to the deal he and Jacob had made. They separate three days’ journey from each other. Jacob trusts God for the cattle increase, even though he places the rods. God blesses Jacob with animals and servants

1-2- Laban’s sons accuse Jacob of stealing animals. Jacob could tell Laban’s feelings for him had changed.

3 - God begins to speak to Jacob with the message to head home.

4-6 - Jacob tells Rachel and Leah the message from God. He acknowledges that God has been with him, providing the blessings and also protection against Laban.

7-8 - Jacob tells Rachel and Leah the contract that he and Laban had made.

9-18 - Rachel and Leah are ready to leave. They say their dad’s money and their inheritance is gone. The girls saw their dad give the separated cattle to their brothers. This would have been part of their inheritance.