Genesis 28

Genesis 28:1-22

Contents: Jacob at Bethel and the Abrahamic covenant confirmed to him in a dream.

Characters: Isaac, Jacob, Laban, Esau, Ishmael, Mahalath, angels.

Conclusion: The believer should realize that he is ever in God’s presence. However no heart can feel at home in His presence until emptied of self and broken.

Key Word: Bethel (house of God), Genesis 28:19.

Strong Verses: Genesis 28:12; Genesis 28:15; Genesis 28:22.

Striking Facts: Bethel, to the Christian, stands for a realization, although often imperfect, of the presence of God through Christ, and the spiritual contents of faith.