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THIS WEEK'S PORTION #7

Vayetzei | ויצא | "And he went out" ወጥቶ | weTT’to [weTito]

1. TORAH READING

Genesis 28:10-32:2

2. PROPHETS READING

Hos 12:12-14:10

3. NEW TESTAMENT READING

John 1:19-51

PORTION OUTLINE - TORAH

Genesis 28:10 | Jacob's Dream at Bethel

Genesis 29:1 | Jacob Meets Rachel

Genesis 29:15 | Jacob Marries Laban's Daughters

Genesis 30:25 | Jacob Prospers at Laban's Expense

Genesis 31:1 | Jacob Flees with Family and Flocks

Genesis 31:22 | Laban Overtakes Jacob

Genesis 31:43 | Laban and Jacob Make a Covenant

PORTION OUTLINE - PROPHETS

Hos 12:2 | The Long History of Rebellion

Hos 13:1 | Relentless Judgment on Israel

Hos 14:1 | A Plea for Repentance

Hos 14:4 | Assurance of Forgiveness

PORTION COMMENTARY

THE IDEAL FAMILY

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

The Wrong Place: Jacob felt like he was in the wrong place and his years were being wasted. People often find themselves in jobs, careers, homes and even family arrangements that make them feel as if they are far outside of God’s plan. 

For Commentary: https://www.lojs.org/this-weeks-reading-ends-12-3-22/