Lessons from Jacob's Return to Bethel
Explore the story of Jacob returning to Bethel, reflecting on the importance of obedience, maintaining a close relationship with God, and the blessings of following His commands. Discover how Jacob's journey teaches us valuable lessons in faith, repentance, and the fulfillment of promises to God.
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Youth Search The Scriptures Lesson 28: JACOB RETURNS TO BETHEL
Memory Verse And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother (Genesis 35:1). Text: Genesis 35:1-29; 36:1-43
Introduction What Return to Bethel means: It means a return to obedience and God s pronouncement of blessing on Jacob and his generation Return to God, who is our refuge in time of need, and it is crucial to maintain a close relationship with Him Return to God s covenant and relationship with God Today s Lesson highlights: The Importance of having and cultivating a relationship with Go That though God had answered the prayer of Jacob when he was fleeing from Esau, he seems to have forgotten his own side of the covenant Ways to be led by God: Through his word, vision, dreams, by praying, through his servants (parents, pastors)
Study Sub - Divisions GOD S COMMAND AND RESPONSE OF JACOB GRIEFS, CONFLICTS AND DEATH OF RACHEL GENEALOGIES AND REPUTATION OF ESAU S SEED 1. 2. 3.
GODS COMMAND AND RESPONSE OF JACOB Genesis 35:1-15; Exodus 19:10-14; Genesis 12:1,2; Deuteronomy 10:5; Exodus 20:3,4; Deuteronomy 5:7; Galatians 5:19-21 1. Jacob had first encounter with God at Luz (Bethel). At Bethel, he promised the Lord that if He will be with him, bless and keep him, then the Lord God Almighty will: Be his God He will build God a house He will give God the tenth of all his blessings 2. Contrary to his promise, Jacob settled at Shechem instead of Bethel Sometimes, like Jacob, youths forget to keep the promise they made to God in difficult times, but God never forgets. When we find ourselves outside of God s will, we should retrace our steps back to God, just like Jacob s family. 3. Youthful Relationship with God: Cultivate and maintain your relationship with God Study his word Build a prayer alter like Jacob at Bethel
GODS COMMAND AND RESPONSE OF JACOB. Contd 4. Salient lessons from the obedience of Jacob s children: I. We are to cooperate with our converted parents to serve God wholeheartedly in church. II. Surrendering to the Lord Jesus Christ as savior. III. Prompt obedience. IV. Need for strong faith V. Do away with Idol worship in the form of cultism, tattoos, enchantment 5. Obedience has numerous blessings, some are: I. Success in all endeavor II. Divine Protection, provision III. Peace IV. Victory over enemies V. Eternity in heaven
GRIEFS, CONFLICTS AND DEATH OF RACHEL Genesis 35:16-29; 49:1-4; Exodus 20:14; Hebrews 13:4; Leviticus 18:6,8 Watch what comes out of your mouth when things are not going according to expectation or when you grieve. Jacob lost his wife Rachel during childbirth. Rachel named the child Benoni (Meaning: the child of my pain). Jacob s decision to rename his son Benjamin (Meaning: the right hand is the seat of power) is profound. As youths, we are to trust God for our preservation and protection here on earth and in eternity with God God kept Isaac, Jacob s father, beyond his expectations. He saw his grandchildren, the apparent heirs of the blessing pronounced on their father, Jacob. God keeps his promises and is capable of preserving our lives.
GENEALOGIES AND REPUTATION OF ESAUS SEED Genesis 36:1-43; 13:6; Judges 9:22,23; Ephesians 4:11 Marriage and grief : Unlike Jacob, Esau married an unbeliever without consideration for God and his parents. i. It is very important that you avoid actions that bring grief to parents or loved ones ii. God-fearing youths should not allow the devil to use anyone to make them go into an unholy alliance with the ungodly. iii. Your choice of who you marrGod sy or your choice of friends has an influence on your future and your generation We must pray and seek face in marriage and choice of friends Polygamy One man, one wife is God s standard for marriage I. Here are some consequences of polygamy : II. conflicts, jealousy, bitter rivalry, incest, partiality, hatred and other evils. Balancing Spirituality and Prosperity Youths must not pursue earthly prosperity without spiritual riches. I. A complete youth must both be spiritually sound and earthly relevant II.
Questions 1. "Mention some ways through which youths can be led of God, and what is the expected attitude when God is leading?" 2. "Give an example of a man in the Scripture that made a promise unto God and fulfilled it even though it was very costly to do so." 3. "From the experience of Jacob, what are the benefits of obedience and a close relationship with God?" 4. "What is the danger of negative confession, and what is the antidote against it?
