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IT'S AMAZING WHAT PRAISING CAN DO

by Steve Wagers

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35


It's Amazing What Praising Can Do
Steve Wagers
Genesis 29:31-35


1. Leah's Heart-Wrenching Dilemma
A) An Absence of Beauty
B) An Abundance of Bitterness
2. Leah's Mind-Blowing Descendants
A) The Son of Sore Distress
B) The Son of Simple Disappointment
C) The Son of Spiritual Discouragement
D) The Son of Splendid Destiny
3. Leah's Life-Changing Decision
A) The Reason for Her Praise
B) The Reward from Her Praise

Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents supposedly unscripted real-life situations, and often features an otherwise unknown cast of individuals who are typically not professional actors, although in some shows celebrities may participate. It differs from documentary television in that the focus tends to be on drama, personal conflict, and entertainment rather than educating viewers.

Reality television exploded as a phenomenon in the late 1990s and early 2000s with the global success of the series Survivor, Idols, and Big Brother.

According to Ranker.com, the top 10 reality shows in 2018 are:

Hell's Kitchen
Survivor
America's Got Talent
Impractical Jokers
The Voice
The Amazing Race
Masterchef Junior
Big Brother
Lip Sync Battle
Shark Tank

The book of Genesis is the Book of Beginnings.
Beginning of the HUMAN Race - Adam
Beginning of the HEBREW Race - Abraham

Abraham had a son, the promised seed, named Isaac. Isaac had a son, named Jacob.

Much of the book of Genesis is devoted to the man named Jacob. His name means, ''supplanter, schemer, conniver, trickster.

Every move Jacob made was made out of manipulation, scheming, and deception.

This section of the book of Genesis would make for great Reality TV. It would tell the everyday drama of the household of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel.

Jacob had struck a deal with a man named Laban. Because of his love for Rachel, he agreed to work 7 years, and he could take Rachel as his wife. However, at the end of 7 years, Jacob got the short-en ...

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