"When Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban...[he] went near and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock.... Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice and wept" (Genesis 29:10-11).

Quotes from the Lord's Word (quotes about The Marriage of Good and Truth)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept: talking with children about the Conjugial Love

Preschool Talks:

"Jacob Finds Rachel" by the Rev. Grant Schnarr

Projects and Activities:

Activities

Learning by Heart (PDF)

Projects
Hearts Picturing Marriage (ages 3-7) (PDF)
Jacob Meets Rachel by the Well (ages 5-9) (PDF)
Two Become One (ages 5-10) (PDF)
Picturing a Married Couple in a Heavenly Garden (ages 5-10) (PDF)

Coloring Page

Jacob Falls in Love by Lisa S. Buss (PDF)
Jacob and Rachel Embrace by Marguerite L. Acton (PDF)

Family Activities Overview

Sunday School:

Jacob Meets Rachel by the Well (ages 5-9) (PDF)

Please see suggested projects as well as the family talks for ideas for teaching preschoolers about the story of Jacob and Rachel.

Songs:

Father, Lead Me Day by Day (PDF)
May We Learn, O Lord of Life (PDF)

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