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[Sermon] Genesis 28:10-22 A Fugitive Life

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By Annie

A difficult life that wasn't his choice: Life on the Run
v10-11
Jacob was on the run; he had nothing prepared but the clothes on his body.
a) The back story: the threat of death
-Genesis 27:41-43
From now on, his whole life was on the run.
SIN HAS GREAT CONSEQUENCES.
b) A long distance from home-500 miles
c) Alone in the middle of no-where

God came near: God's initiative
v12-13
1. God speaking - Grace; we are undeserving of God's voice
-God was born in a godly family but he didn't know God.
-God interfered in his life- gave him his promise. 

2. God opens his eyes-revelation
v13-15
-Heaven connects with earth; Heaven meets earth - God made himself a stairway
(v12)
John 1:49-51-Jesus' situation; reference to Genesis.
-God of Abraham & Isaac; not yet of JAcob

3.God reaffirms his promises
v13-15
GRACE. We don't need to do things to receive salvation; you just need to BELIEVE
-Behold, "I am with you" -Immanuel
Ultimately, the blessing isn't the land, but rather I am with you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Joshua 1:5
Isaiah 43:2
Matthew 28:18
Revelation 21:3
This earth is temporary; the land isn't important- God is because He is with us.
-I will bring you back this land

A dream come true
v16-17
1. Surprised
-God already provided; we need to trust him. God is with me.
2. Afraid: fear from the heart
3. Confession "The Lord will be my God"
v20-22
"If God WILL BE WITH ME and watch over me on this journey..."
He asked for daily necessities only.
You can ask, but don't be greedy. Only God can satisfy all our needs.
-Faith will challenge how you live your life - If I can come through this...
God is my God- A true Christian: stop being self-centred and start being God-centred.
(v22)

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