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Jacob says the Nightworld has no concept of time, and this may be an explanation. Brett, who still does not believe in the Nightworld, attempts to call Martin. When Jacob shows Brett a large number of footprints on the CCTV footage, Brett, Jacob, Alex, and Zara enter the warehouse together.
Jacob’s First Encounter with God - Jacob left Beersheba and traveled toward Haran. When he came to a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had gone down. He took one of the stones from ...
- What The Story Means to Us Today
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- The Science and History Behind The Story
- Notes on Biblical Translation
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God never gives up on us
Jacob is a perfect example of how a fallible human being can be drawn nearer to God. Jacob’s dream was the closest experience Jacob had with God and unlike his parents, seeing God frightened him. The experience was powerful enough to nudge Jacob toward the correct path and although his actions in response to the dream do not represent true faith, it’s a step in the right direction.
God is with Jacob no matter what
This type of scenario plays out quite often in the Bible. Even though, up to this point, Jacob’s actions have been less than worthy of God’s grace, God still takes care of his children (unconditional love).
God reiterates his plan to Jacob
God reiterated to Jacob the covenant he made with Abraham and Isaac, promising him land and descendants. The path Jacob took to get here was full of deception but regardless, God’s plan for Abraham’s people will be fulfilled no matter what any man does to interfere or hinder the plan’s progress.
All people on Earth will be blessed through you
God’s statement that all people on earth will be blessed through Jacob’s offspring may seem puzzling to some. What could Jacob’s descendants produce that could be power enough to bless everyone on Earth? As we delve into the New Testament, the answer to this question becomes obvious. The great blessing bestowed on all people of earth is a man, a descendant of Jacob – Jesus.
Bethel
The Bible tells us that although Jacob named the place “Bethel” (meaning “house of God”), it was known to others as Luz. Scholars today believe the site is Tell Beitin, located eleven miles north of Jerusalem, in the village of Beitin. The location lies at the intersection of the main north-south road which cuts through the hill country, and the main road from Jericho. Excavations at the site revealed a city that was destroyed around 1550 BC and rebuilt/destroyed several times since. An alter...
Tithing
A “tithe” is one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization (or in some cases, a compulsory tax to a government). Genesis 14:18 tells usthat after rescuing Lot, Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he obtained from the battle. However, Jacob’s promise to give God 1/10 of everything is the first mention of tithing to the Church. The act of tithing is mentioned in later chapters (Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) too. Christians frequently support t...
A stone for a pillow
People in Jacob’s day did not have access to the creature comforts we do today. However, when travelling, they did carry bedding and various items of clothing. Thus, even though a stone for a pillow sounds impossibly uncomfortable, if padded with blankets, would become quite workable for a weary traveler.
“If” God will be with me
Jacob’s vow to God appears to be conditional when he says “if God will be with me, then I will…” Some have translated the word “if” as “when” which would change the meaning entirely, making it more of an affirmation than a conditional vow.
Jacob’s “ladder”
Most modern-day translations describe the mechanism for angels ascending and descending as a “stairway”. In older versions of the Bible, particularly the popular King JamesVersion (see KJV translation below), the word was translated as “ladder” providing the notable and well-recognized “Jacob’s ladder”.
NIV
The New International Version. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011. Print.
The Message
Peterson, Eugene H. The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2005. Print.
The NET Bible
Biblical Studies Press. The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible. Biblical Studies Press, 2006. Print.
Nov 24, 2023 · O ne of the differences between the Bethel and Mahanaim stories reveal them as mirror images of each other is that the first (28:11) takes place at night, after he lies down to sleep, the second in the morning (32:1), after spending the night wrestling with God or one of God’s messengers.
Jacob’s Dream at Bethel - Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Harran. When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under ...
16. Jacob awaked out of his sleep—His language and his conduct were alike that of a man whose mind was pervaded by sentiments of solemn awe, of fervent piety, and lively gratitude (Jer 31:36). Matthew Poole's Commentary.
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But now in trouble, obliged to flee, he looked only to God to make him to dwell in safety, and he could lie down and sleep in the open air with his head upon a stone. Any true believer would be willing to take up with Jacob's pillow, provided he might have Jacob's vision.
