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.