320 - Leah and Rachel
Napsal(a) Jonathan S. Rose
Title: Leah and Rachel
Topic: Salvation
Summary: Of the two wives of Jacob, Leah symbolizes earthly priorities and Rachel symbolizes spiritual priorities. Jacob loved Rachel more, but we start out preferring what is meant by Leah. Over time, though, the Lord can teach us to value what is meant by Rachel.
References:
Genesis 29:15-31, 35; 30:1-2, 7-8, 22-24
1 Corinthians 2:13-16
John 2:9-10
Exodus 16:12-15
1 Samuel 18:10-11
Psalms 118:22
Jeremiah 32:2-3
Genesis 39:6-12
Daniel 6:10
Matthew 2:16
John 3:25-30
Matthew 4:8
Revelation 19:10
Luke 6:22-24, 26; 14:7-11; 22:24-27
2 Corinthians 12:10
James 1:2
This video is a part of the Spirit and Life Bible Study series, whose purpose is to look at the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible through a Swedenborgian lens.
Daniel 6:12
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Then they came near, and spoke before the king concerning the king's decree: Haven't you signed an decree, that every man who shall make petition to any god or man within thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which doesn't alter.