CHAPTER 35: JACOB MOVES TO BETHEL

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Sermon on Genesis 35:1
THE CALL TO BETHEL Intro. Jacob is fearful, his sons have done a horrible thing of treachery and deceit that has put the whole family in jeopardy. The consequences of their deed could be disastrous. On his death bed Jacob cursed the anger and the self will that led to their actions. Jacob realized that they would have to move on, it was not safe to stay there. This is when God sa...

Genesis 35:1
BACK TO BETHEL Intro: The Call of God for Jacob to return to Bethel is much like the call of Christ to the church of Ephesus to return to its first love.
I. IT IS AT BETHEL GOD FIRST REVEALED HIMSELF TO JACOB. A. A God of mercy and kindness. 1. Jacob was not really seeking God at the time. a. He was fleeing for his life. b. His treacherous sowing was ready to bear harvest. ...