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Jacob Made a Vow

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  • Oct 11, 2009
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JBF Genesis Bible Study







JBF Genesis Bible Study


JACOB MADE A VOW


Genesis 28:1-22

Key Verse 28:20-21

Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God 




Read V1-9. What instruction did Isaac give Jacob? What blessing did he give him? How did Esau interpret his father’s action? What does this show about him?



Read V10-15. How might Jacob have felt his first night away from home? Describe what he saw in his dream. How did the Lord identify himself? What did he promise Jacob?



Read V16-19. What was his reaction to what he had seen and heard? What did he do the next morning? How does this show about him?



Read V20-22. Describe Jacob’s vow. What did he decide to give God? On what condition? Why was this vow important in Jacob’s life? 










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