How God does it in is how God does it in (v.2)
(vv.3-4)
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law (Deut. 28:15-68), having become a curse for us — for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE” — in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. – Galatians 3:13-14 (NASB)
Abraham…was called the friend of God. – James 2:23 (NKJV)
Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. – Genesis 13:2-3 (NASB95)
(Abram) He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative Lot with his possessions,
– Genesis 14:16 (NASB)
God’s Plan is bigger than my
Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel – Genesis 32:28 (NKJV)
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10 (NASB)
Before God works me He works me
To prepare Jacob (and me) to fulfill God’s purpose, God:
Will use Jacob’s
Uses a long journey out of the
From Beersheba to Paddan-aram will be
From Beersheba to Bethel is about
This journey will be through
Allows to be removed
Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Move away from us; you have become too powerful for us.” – Genesis 26:16 (NIV)
Allows to be removed
(To Abraham) …You are a mighty prince among us… – Genesis 23:6 (NASB)
Allows to be removed (v.11)
Jacob was a mild man, dwelling in tents. – Genesis 25:27 (NKJV)
What’s Missing? (v.11)
Allows a to be removed
This relationship will end
Rebekah loved Jacob. – Genesis 25:28 (NASB)
(Jacob’s Mom) Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to what I command you. – Genesis 27:8 (NKJV)
All this so that Jacob can learn to
(v.12) Ladder: cullam – a stair-case (Strong’s)
(vv. 13-16)
I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” – Genesis 28:15 (NIV)
Jacob goes from to (vv.16-19)
Luz: separation, departure; an almond (Hitchcock’s)
Beth-el: House of God (Easton’s)
Jacob tithed as a response to (vv. 20-22)
And Jacob voweth a vow, saying, ‘Seeing God is with me, and hath kept me in this way which I am going
– Genesis 28:20-22 (YLT)
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. – Malachi 3:10 (NIV)