Sermon Summary
Read as a Group or Family This week’s sermon highlighted the struggles of Leah, who felt unloved by her husband Jacob, and Rachel, who was desperate to have children. Despite the messiness and brokenness of their family situation, God saw their struggles, heard their cries, and worked through their lives to fulfill His greater plan. The sermon emphasized that God sees our struggles, we should not try to achieve His favor through human efforts or manipulation, and we must be patient and trust in His timing.Key Verses
Read these Key verses again as a Disciple Group- Genesis 29:31
- Genesis 30:22-24
- Psalm 34:18
- Romans 8:28
Discussion Questions
Discuss answers as a group or with your family- How do you relate to Leah’s feelings of being unloved or overlooked?
- What does it mean to you that God sees your struggles even when others don’t?
- Have you ever tried to achieve something through your own efforts rather than trusting in God’s plan? What was the outcome?
- How can we ensure that our actions align with God’s will rather than our own desires?
- What are some ways we can practice patience and trust in God’s timing in our daily lives?
- How does the story of Leah and Rachel encourage you in your current life situation?
- What role does prayer play in helping you submit to God’s will?
- How can we support each other in our struggles and encourage one another to trust in God’s plan?
- God sees your struggles even when others don’t.
- Don’t try to achieve God’s favor through human efforts or manipulation.
- Be patient and trust in God’s timing.
- God’s love for us is deeper than we can understand.
- Prayer is essential in submitting to God’s will and finding peace in His plan.
Sermon Summary
Read as a Group or Family
This week’s sermon highlighted the struggles of Leah, who felt unloved by her husband Jacob, and Rachel, who was desperate to have children. Despite the messiness and brokenness of their family situation, God saw their struggles, heard their cries, and worked through their lives to fulfill His greater plan. The sermon emphasized that God sees our struggles, we should not try to achieve His favor through human efforts or manipulation, and we must be patient and trust in His timing.
Key Verses
Read these Key verses again as a Disciple Group
- Genesis 29:31
- Genesis 30:22-24
- Psalm 34:18
- Romans 8:28
Discussion Questions
Discuss answers as a group or with your family
- How do you relate to Leah’s feelings of being unloved or overlooked?
- What does it mean to you that God sees your struggles even when others don’t?
- Have you ever tried to achieve something through your own efforts rather than trusting in God’s plan? What was the outcome?
- How can we ensure that our actions align with God’s will rather than our own desires?
- What are some ways we can practice patience and trust in God’s timing in our daily lives?
- How does the story of Leah and Rachel encourage you in your current life situation?
- What role does prayer play in helping you submit to God’s will?
- How can we support each other in our struggles and encourage one another to trust in God’s plan?
Application:
This week, take time each day to pray and submit your plans and desires to God. Trust in His timing and seek to live in a way that makes Him smile. Reflect on how you can support someone else who may be struggling and show them the love and grace of God.
Key Takeaways:
- God sees your struggles even when others don’t.
- Don’t try to achieve God’s favor through human efforts or manipulation.
- Be patient and trust in God’s timing.
- God’s love for us is deeper than we can understand.
- Prayer is essential in submitting to God’s will and finding peace in His plan.