Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for December 30, 2018

“A Different Set of Rules”   Genesis 30:25-43   Bible Study   12/30/18

In his lengthy labor relationship with Laban, Jacob’s unusual negotiations reveal his growing awareness of the faithfulness of God. He truly is the God who goes before His people. Such an awareness enables Jacob to operate by a new and different set of rules. The story of Jacob’s wages has much to say to us as we stand on the precipice of a new year.

1. Jacob’s Progress (25-30a)

• 14 years of labor completed
• desire to go home
• Laban’s paganism
• credit to the blessing of the LORD

2. Jacob’s Practice (30b; 31:36-42)

• the discipline of hard work
• no excuses
• track record of diligence

3. God’s Provision (31-43; 31:1-13)

• an unusual arrangement
• divine instruction
• proper attribution of prosperity
• from the gifts to the Giver

4. So What?

• Let the providence and provision of God lead you to cherish the preciousness of His presence above all else.
• “Praise God from whom all blessings flow…” (Thomas Ken, 1709).