320 - Leah and Rachel
By 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
1 Samuel 18:10-11
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It happened on the next day, that an evil spirit from God came mightily on Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house. David played with his hand, as he did day by day. Saul had his spear in his hand;
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and Saul threw the spear; for he said, "I will pin David even to the wall!" David escaped from his presence twice.
