Ep 50 Expanding the Circle, Gen 34

As a husband and a father, Jacob shamelessly showed favoritism toward his wives and his children and, just as you would expect, it produced deep trouble in his family. Favoritism always does. Competition, jealousy, murderous rage and low self-esteem became the tragic fruit of the seeds he sowed. If this chapter seems bizarre and dysfunctional, it is, but it's been included in Scripture as a warning to us to treat those under our care differently than Jacob did. In today's study we will review his favoritism and the effects it produced, consider the deep instincts aroused when we are treated this way, and then we'll review the choices which must be made if we are going to love people the way God wants us to. In other words, we'll discover how to expand the circle of our love. To receive a free copy of Dr. Steve Schell's newest book Study Verse by Verse: Revelation, email us at [email protected] and ask for your copy at no charge!  Also check out our website at lifelessonspublishing.com for additional resources for pastors and leaders. We have recorded classes and other materials offered at no charge.