Genesis 31:20 – Why God Blessed a Deceiver: Understanding Jacob's Story

In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith unpacks the intriguing biblical question: How could God bless Jacob after he deceived Laban? Dive into a profound exploration of divine grace, human flaws, and the mysterious ways of God's plans through the narratives of Jacob and Laban. Discover how Jacob's character development, God's sovereign plan, and the fulfillment of covenant promises reveal the depth of God's grace and His ability to work through imperfect individuals. Join us in this compelling examination of one of Scripture's most challenging stories!

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1. https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
2. https://christianindex.org/stories/bible-study-jacob-and-labans-relationship-was-based-on-deception,77521
3. https://thewisebeliever.com/lessons-we-can-learn-from-jacob-and-laban/
4. https://jonathansrock.com/deception-and-jacobs-blessing/