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Genesis 35:7

1.      Jacob’s invitation-“Bethel” means “House of God” > When Jacob had his amazing dream in Genesis 28, he knows that such a place with angels ascending and descending could be none other than the House of God. “Beth” means “house” and “El” means “God” so Bethel is the “House of God.”  > When you are going through difficulties, don't go to lonely place but go to the house of God.

2.      Bethel is the place where he was converted- His pillow was a Rock, which represents Jesus Himself, Jacob was resting on Jesus in wilderness. > When you are going through difficulties in your life, you have to rest on Jesus.

§  An angel can overcome 180000 enemies, but he cannot overcome broken heart whipping for The Lord. 

§  Moses was a murderer, but God re-commission him.

§  Jonah was in the whale house, but God re-commission him to ministering people.

§  Peter denied three times, but God re-commission him.

§   “Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” Jacob did not sit down and quit and neither should we.

3.      Genesis 35:4, Jacob’s determination

                                i.            definite choice

                              ii.            divine cleansing

                            iii.            sanctification

Why should you worship the God?

Ø  Psalms 145

1.      Psalm 145:3 > Greatness

2.      Psalm 145:8 > Grace- causes you to open your heart.

3.      Psalm 145:17 > Generosity.

4.      Psalm 145: 20 > Glory of God

Genesis 35:7, El-beth-el

§  El means, majesty, strength of God

§  "Remember who you are, remember whose you are". 

§  Genesis 35:13-14, Jacob’s dedication- first drink offering in the Bible.

Sermon Notes from www.intlcog.org; Date: 3/30/2014