Love, Deceit, and the Hope of the Gospel | Bob Wriedt | Genesis 29:1-30

What happens when our past sins come back to find us? In Genesis 29, Jacob—fresh off his vision of “Jacob’s ladder”—arrives in Haran with high hopes. He meets Rachel, is welcomed into Laban’s household, and seems to be stepping into blessing. But the story takes a sharp turn when Jacob, the deceiver, is himself deceived. This sermon looks at Jacob’s story in Genesis 29 and wrestles with questions many of us ask: Do we ever escape the consequences of our sin? How does God’s grace meet us in our failures? And what does this passage reveal about forgiveness and redemption in Christ? Join us at Grace Seal Beach as we continue our Genesis series and discover how God’s mercy runs deeper than our mistakes. 👉 Want to get more involved? Explore some of the ways you can connect with our community here: https://linktr.ee/gracesealbeach

 

📖 Passage: Genesis 29:1-30

🧠❤️ Reflection: What does the Bible mean when it says we "reap what we sow" in Galatians 6:7? How can the wisdom of this passage move us toward Christ and the hope the gospel offers?