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It looks like you're reading through the Bible in a year! That's great!
Let's break down what we can learn from Genesis 35:
**God's Instructions to Jacob**
* God tells Jacob to go up to Bethel, where he had previously experienced God's presence (Genesis 28:11-22).
* Jacob is instructed to build an altar and make a sacrifice to God.
**The Encounter with God**
* As Jacob journeys to Bethel, the cities around him are filled with terror, knowing that God is present with Jacob.
* At Bethel, God appears to Jacob again and blesses him. This is a significant moment in Jacob's life, as it marks a turning point for him.
**The Renaming of Jacob**
* God renames Jacob "Israel", meaning "he who struggles with God" (Genesis 32:28).
* This new name reflects Jacob's spiritual growth and his increased understanding of God's character.
**God's Promises to Israel**
* God promises to make Israel a great nation, a company of nations, and the birthplace of kings.
* This is a significant promise, as it foreshadows the eventual rise of the Jewish people and their connection with Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:6-9).
**Rachel's Labor and Death**
* As Jacob journeys on, Rachel gives birth to Benjamin, but dies shortly after due to complications during childbirth.
* This event marks a significant moment in Jacob's life, as it involves the loss of his beloved wife.
**Isaac's Death**
* The chapter ends with Isaac's death at 180 years old. He is buried by his sons Esau and Jacob, marking the end of an era for the patriarchs.
What are your thoughts on these events?
Let's break down what we can learn from Genesis 35:
**God's Instructions to Jacob**
* God tells Jacob to go up to Bethel, where he had previously experienced God's presence (Genesis 28:11-22).
* Jacob is instructed to build an altar and make a sacrifice to God.
**The Encounter with God**
* As Jacob journeys to Bethel, the cities around him are filled with terror, knowing that God is present with Jacob.
* At Bethel, God appears to Jacob again and blesses him. This is a significant moment in Jacob's life, as it marks a turning point for him.
**The Renaming of Jacob**
* God renames Jacob "Israel", meaning "he who struggles with God" (Genesis 32:28).
* This new name reflects Jacob's spiritual growth and his increased understanding of God's character.
**God's Promises to Israel**
* God promises to make Israel a great nation, a company of nations, and the birthplace of kings.
* This is a significant promise, as it foreshadows the eventual rise of the Jewish people and their connection with Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:6-9).
**Rachel's Labor and Death**
* As Jacob journeys on, Rachel gives birth to Benjamin, but dies shortly after due to complications during childbirth.
* This event marks a significant moment in Jacob's life, as it involves the loss of his beloved wife.
**Isaac's Death**
* The chapter ends with Isaac's death at 180 years old. He is buried by his sons Esau and Jacob, marking the end of an era for the patriarchs.
What are your thoughts on these events?