FOUNDATION: I AM with You
No matter how far away or how long Israel has been removed from the geographical location, God has always returned His Chosen People to the land He promised Abraham, Isaac and the descendants of Jacob forever.
FOUNDATION: Go Up to Bethel
At Bethel, God not only confirmed Jacob’s name change to Israel, He reiterated and connected the covenantal blessing to all of Jacob-Israel’s descendants—“the children of Israel.”
FOUNDATION: Reconciliation
Reconciliation between Jacob and Esau was affirmed at their unforeseen reunion. It’s a true-life story that ends well. The relationship between the twin brothers remained amicable during their lifetime.
Esau Was Coming with Four Hundred Men (Genesis 33:1-7)
We are not told what specific outcome Jacob expected. None-the-less, God answered his prayer by changing Esau’s mind—by replacing his vengeful attitude with one of conciliation. What Jacob had dreaded for two decades never materialized!
I will not let You go unless You bless me! (Genesis 32:24-28)
While the uniqueness of the situation cannot be overstated, his new name, Israel, is a powerful testimony of Jacob’s character, influence and struggle with God.
God Has Seen My Affliction (Genesis 31:36-42)
Jacob quickly learned that survival required staying one step ahead of his uncle’s manipulative and conniving schemes.
FOUNDATION: How awesome is this place!
How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!
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