Laban Pursues Jacob
Genesis 31:22-42
I. Laban Pursues (vs. 22-29)
a. How long does it take for Laban to hear Jacob has fled?
b. What may suggest in the reading that Laban possibly intended harm to Jacob?
c. How long does it take Laban to catch up to Jacob’s entourage?
d. What warning does God give Laban concerning Jacob?
e. How does Laban phrase his accusation to Jacob to cast him as the villain for leaving?
f. What has kept Laban back from doing harm to Jacob?
II. “Why Did You Steal My gods?” (vs. 30-35)
a. What actions has Laban exhibited that would support Jacob’s fear expressed in verse 31?
b. Concerning Laban’s idols, what does Jacob tell Laban to do?
c. Does Laban find anything that belongs to him in Jacob’s camp?
d. Why did Laban not find his idols in Rachel’s tent?
III. Then Jacob was Angry (vs. 36-42)
a. From Jacob’s perspective is his anger justified?
b. Who does Jacob call as witnesses to his innocence?
c. What evidence does Jacob introduce to support his integrity from his time serving Laban?
d. What hardships did Jacob endure during his service?
e. What unscrupulous actions does Jacob cite on Laban’s part during his 20 years of service?
f. Who does Jacob credit for his protection and interceding for him?
APPLICATION:
For Laban’s actions Jacob exhibits anger…for his part was it righteous / justified?
How do Ps. 4:4 and Eph. 4:26 apply here?
