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Genesis 24-33 I Come Follow Me I Handmaidens, Harems and Female Heroes I Lynne Hilton Wilson
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Handouts: https://scripturecentral.org/archive/books/book-chapter/genesis-24-33?searchId=0eb3e36bfb24dcd9bb1d1bece1531216b59539a8fde17ee80224af0653c92aa3-en-v=11fcd40 0:00 Title sequence 0:51 Background of Rebekah & Isaac 3:53 Sarah & Rebekah parallels & the miraculous engagement 9:00 Marriages of Rebekah/Isaac & Abraham/Keturah 13:20 Rebekah bears Jacob & Esau 16:43 Jacob receives Esau’s birthright 20:08 Marriages of Jacob/Rachel/Leah & Esau/Mahalath 25:29 The births of Israel’s 13 children In this episode, Dr. Lynne Hilton Wilson explores the rich Old Testament narratives surrounding the matriarchs of Israel, highlighting the faith, courage, and covenant loyalty of women in the Jacob cycle. Beginning with the well-known scene of Rebekah’s generosity in Book of Genesis—where she offers water not only to Abraham’s servant but to his camels—Dr. Wilson connects this act of selfless service to the covenant marriages that shape the house of Israel. The story then moves to Rachel and Leah, daughters of Laban, whose lives intertwine with Jacob’s through love, deception, longing, and divine promise. Through their marriages, and through the faithful contributions of Zilpah and Bilhah, the foundations of the twelve tribes are laid. Dr. Wilson carefully examines the births of Gad and Asher through Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid, and reflects on the complex family dynamics that shaped Jacob’s household. She also addresses the wives of Esau and the contrasting covenant paths chosen by Jacob and his brother. With insight drawn from ancient context and Latter-day Saint theology, this episode brings forward the voices of these often-overlooked women—Rachel, Leah, Zilpah, Bilhah, Rebekah, and Esau’s wives—showing how their choices, sacrifices, and faith played a central role in God’s covenan…