Jacob received the birthright earlier when Esau bargained for a bowl of soup. Jacob deceitfully received the blessing, which gave him and his future descendants riches and power. The birthright was the scepter promise which gave him the right for future generations to be kings. The birthright was a legitimate purchase from Esau. The blessing was stolen. Did God allow Rebekah and Jacob to deceive Isaac when Jacob stole the blessing?
What is the significance of angels ascending and descending from heaven in the dream that Jacob had? Does it have something to do with angels interacting with humans now?
Why did Jacob think this was the gate of heaven?
Jacob names the place Bethel, which means house of God. It is here that God confirms the promise that He made earlier to Abraham.
Did Jacob honor the promise to give God a tenth? How did he know about giving a tenth?
2 comments:
Interesting that Isaac gave into Rebekah's request(demand?) to send Jacob to Laban. Remember Abraham being adamant that Isaac not leave the promised land? I wonder if Isaac and Rebekah would have trusted God to protect Jacob there, would God have led a servant to Rachel and brought her back instead of the mess Jacob got himself into?
I think we can see where Jacob is spiritually by the vow he makes to God at Bethel. How often do we wait for God to give us what we want before surrendering to him completely? Is our belief based on conditions?
I am following another plan than the Chronological this year. Would it be too much trouble to put the Bible readings for that day before your comments, just chapters?
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