Show Notes: talkingscripture.org To enroll in an institute class: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng Timestamps: 00:30 – A brief overview of these chapters. 04:27 – Jacob’s story emphasizes the importance of keeping the covenant in the family first. 13:52 – The geopolitical situation between Judah and Israel may have influenced the text. 15:36 – The Book of Mormon teaches that when we treat family like the enemy, we open the door to the real enemy. 16:50 – “Jacob’s Ladder” can be viewed as a heavenly vision of the Lord. Bethel as a representation of modern-day temples. 25:04 – Jacob meets Rachel at a well. The matriarchs are often associated with water. 28:07 – Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah first since she is the older sister. He then marries Rachel, but must serve 7 years for her. 30:58 – The image of opening a mother’s womb as a manifestation of heavenly power. The sanctity of life is very important to God. 38:26 – The names of the children of Israel are puns that expose the rivalry between the sisters Rachel and Leah. 43:34 – Faith in God includes faith in his timing, even for righteous desires. God remembered Rachel and he will remember you. 48:03 – The Lord (or an angel) tells Jacob to leave Haran. Jacob and Laban hold a contest regarding the fertility of their flocks. Rachel hides Laban’s “household gods.” 53:36 – Jacob’s reconciliation with Laban through a covenant. 57:32 – Jacob asks God for a blessing to endure well and reconcile with Esau (Gen. 32.7-12). Jacob wrestles with a “man” (Gen. 32.24) or God (Gen. 32.30). A comparison between Jacob’s wrestle in Genesis and Enos’ wrestle in the Book of Mormon. 1:05:20 – Jacob’s name is changed to Israel, which can mean “let God prevail.” We also receive a new name when we become followers of Christ and in other times of our lives. The symbol of the embrace. Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-scripture/id1481923946 Listen on Google Podcasts: podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5sZHNzY3JpcHR1cmV0ZWFjaGluZ3Mub3JnL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/talking-scripture?refid=stpr Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/29SzZOUi9PHoa3f6Sy4zur?si=NECQi0kLSOuSTN-DOcwhUw Listen on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkingScripturePodcast/

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