5. “I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying. Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28v13-15

6. Story of God’s People Story of God working for His People Story of God is working for ALL His People

7. The Lord is faithful despite the wickedness of others 29v1-30

8. Running away from consequences… Running away from God’s blessing?

9. I will make you a great nation…

10. Joining up the dots…. God’s promise to Abraham God’s promise to Jacob Fulfilment through Jacob Fulfilment through Jesus

14. Jacob has married the wrong woman

16. “… Jacob’s love for Rachel was greater than his love for Leah…” – Verse 30

17. “You have worth because I love you” – God

18. The Lord is faithful despite our human efforts 29v31-30v24

21. “There is no way that God could use such a bunch of dysfunctional misfits… …But he does”

22. The Church ✤ Made mistakes ✤ Have regrets ✤ Have disappointments ✤ Made up from people all over Full of people who:

23. Jacob Judah (Leah)Joseph (Rachel) Jesus

24. Two lessons… ✤ God kept his promise to Abraham and Jacob, so WE are invited into his special family ✤ The Lord was able to work through Jacob so he can work through you too…

25. The Lord is faithful to bless His people 30v25-43

27. The Lord is faithful to bless His people 30v25-43

28. “‘In this way the man [Jacob] grew exceedingly prosperous and came to own large flocks, and female and male servants, and camels and donkeys.” – Verse 43

29. God will always keep his promises…