Genesis 34-35

Main idea
Jacob's daughter is raped by Hamor's son.  Jacob is too passive in dealing with it, so two of his sons respond with deception and disproportionate violence.  Interestingly, Dinah was living in Hamor's house at the time (26).

How this is about Jesus
Jesus will take vengeance on the wicked, but with no deception or over-reaction.

Sins this reveals
Lust (Hamor's son) and anger (Levi and Simeon) leading to violence.
Apathy in bringing justice to those offended (Jacob).


35
Main idea
God restates His promises to Jacob at Bethel, after Jacob leads his family there, and to get rid of their idols (!).  Rachel and Isaac die.  Jacob's twelve sons are listed.

How this is about Jesus
The promises Jesus fulfills are repeated, and we see growth toward them.  I'm sure the pillar Jacob erects in this chapter is bigger than the one in Chapter 28.  And he has twelve sons now, instead of being a single exile last time he was at Bethel.

Sins this reveals
Clinging to idols, even though raised in the faith.