Matriarchs of Genesis

Begin in silence…
Smile as you settle into a few moments of stillness. Allow this simple expression to generate a sense of joy and gratitude toward God.

Set the scene…
For today’s scripture reading, we return to Genesis to celebrate the significance of four matriarchs in the story of Israel—a lineage eventually leading to Jesus. We begin with Sarah, then Rebekah, and conclude with the sisters, Rachel and Leah. All of these women move to the land of Canaan with their husbands, choosing to leave their homelands behind.

In the Jewish tradition, a parent’s blessing for girls celebrates the four matriarchs of Genesis: “May God make you like Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah.”