Laying hold of the true treasure
Lectionary Preaching Workbook
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Genesis 29:15--28 (C)
Jacob the trickster gets tricked. He is smitten with Rachel and agrees with her father, Laban, to work seven years to obtain her hand in marriage. On the wedding night, he gets an unexpected wedding present, Rachel's sister, Leah. Jacob agrees to work another seven years for Rachel because she is the true treasure of his heart.
Lesson 1: 1 Kings 3:5, 7--12 (RC); 1 Kings 3:5--12 (E, L)