Women of Grace 2005-06
Women of the Bible

Homework for Lesson Six
Rachel and Leah

Your homework will help sharpen your understanding of the Bible and is a ministry to others as you share your answers in your small group. Prayerfully think through each answer with the expectation of sharing with others what God has taught you.

Memory Work: Proverbs 31:16

1. Read Genesis 28:1-5, 29:1-30. What were the events that led to Jacob being married to both Leah and Rachel?

2. Read Genesis 29:31-30:34. Describe the personality traits of: (a) Leah

(b) Rachel

3. What rivalries existed between the two sisters before and after their marriages?

4. (a) Read Genesis 29:31-35. How did Leah grow in her contentment and trust in God alone?

(b) Read Genesis 31:17-35. What actions showed that Rachel did not share her husband's faith?

5. Read Genesis 34 & 37. What sins of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel do you see repeated in their children?

6. What lessons did you learn from the life of Leah?

7. What lessons did you learn from the life of Rachel?

8. How can you personally apply those principles this week? Share this with your prayer partner.