The Deceiver Deceived (Genesis 29:1-30) [Jay Thomas]

Three things are for certain: death, taxes, and our sins will eventually catch us. In Genesis 29, Jacob's deceptions eventually catch up to him through another deceiver, a "Jedi deceiver," his uncle Laban. In the midst of the plot line is another water-well love story, a young vs. older narrative, and a God who get his purposes accomplished in it all. We get reminded of that sovereign and good God and we are also reminded that because of God's grace, we don't need to deceive any longer - ourselves, others, and God. What freedom the gospel brings!