In this teaching from Shabbat, October 31, 2026, Kraig Elliott teaches on Genesis 29:1–35, beginning “The God Who Sees the Unloved and Hears the Afflicted.” Through Jacob’s marriages to Leah and Rachel, we see the sorrow caused by deception, favoritism, and the longing for affection. Yet Yehovah sees Leah’s suffering, and the names of her first four sons reveal her struggle for love and her growing recognition of His goodness. This account reminds us that our worth does not depend on another person’s approval. When we feel overlooked or unloved, can we recognize Yehovah’s compassion and turn our hearts toward praise?
Kraig also addresses polygamy and the ongoing debate within the Torah movement about whether it is biblical, examining Jacob’s family struggles alongside Yeshua’s teaching on marriage and Paul’s description of Messiah and His bride.