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The Mount Church, Clemson, SC

Audio messages from The Mount Church in Clemson, South Carolina. Visit us online https://www.themountchurch.com

  1. 22 MAR

    Genesis 30:25-31:55: The Faithful God Between Two Thieves: Jacob, Laban, and the Grace that Makes a Distinction

    Genesis 30:25-31:55: Summary: Jacob intends to return to Isaac with his family in tow. Laban can't afford to let this shepherd go. Jacob can name his price. On grounds of revelation, Jacob offers to serve for his wages in an eclectic flock. Laban cheats Jacob and his family by removing such sheep from Jacob's care. But God's care for Jacob conquers in this case. As Jacob labors, God sees to it that the sheep match the description of his wages, and the stronger over the weaker at that. In this way, God cripples Laban and increases Jacob. Laban's sons take issue with the loss of their endowment, which forces Jacob, on God's Word, into a season of leadership among his wives. Their preservation and increase has come from the Lord. Rachel and Leah cast their lot in the direction of the inheritance. Secrecy now abounds. Jacob means to flee, Rachel steals and hides false gods, and Laban is left judged, impoverished, and impotent. All he can do is enter covenant with Jacob, but it's not a covenant of living faith. It's a covenant set in blood and table that the Lord will judge between them, if ever one does harm to the other. But can there be such honor among thieves? Thank God for the Man, Christ Jesus, Who died between two thieves in order to save the one that would be! Sermon Outline: Our faithful God as the Sovereign Who separates the swindlers. (30:25-43) Our faithful God as the Deliverer Who separates the deceivers. (31:1-13) Our faithful God as the Truth Who separates the tricksters. (31:14-42) Our faithful God as the Witness Who separates the wayward. (31:43-55)

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Audio messages from The Mount Church in Clemson, South Carolina. Visit us online https://www.themountchurch.com