June 14, 2026 - Leah Beloved (3)
About this episode
Pastor Brett Deal explores the story of Leah and its reflections on our desires for connection and recognition.
A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. I think the deeper we step into the story of Leah, the more we find a mirror image of ourselves. We all long to be seen, especially by those closest to us, and we all want to be heard. It can be deeply frustrating when we feel our words are falling flat all around us, unheard. We all want to be held, not just physically, but emotionally. We understandably want secure attachment. Our earliest disconnections happen in childhood. Although the Bible does not give us a full biography of Leah and Rachel’s upbringing, it does give us a clear image of their father Laban. He’s a trickster just as much as his son-in-law, grifting his way through life. You see this first glimmer of gold-fixed eyes when Abraham’s servant came looking to find a wife for Isaac. The sight of silver and gold and a caravan of camels had Laban off his feet and running toward this finance-securing opportunity (Genesis 24). When we find Laban again years later, it doesn’t seem to appear that He has grown past his desire to build up his wealth or bend others to his own financial advantage. When Jacob expressed interest in marrying Rachel, Laban leapt at the chance to get…
People in this episode
Host: Brett Deal
Topics covered
- identity
- attachment
- family dynamics
- biblical stories
- emotional connection
- childhood experiences
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