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.
Spirit and Life Bible Study broadcast from 10/18/2017. The complete series is available at: www.spiritandlifebiblestudy.com
John 3:25-30
25
There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John's disciples with some Jews about purification.
26
They came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, the same baptizes, and everyone is coming to him."
27
John answered, "A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.
28
You yourselves testify that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but, 'I have been sent before him.'
29
He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. This, my joy, therefore is made full.
30
He must increase, but I must decrease.
