What Happened When Jacob Left Home?

In this powerful reading of Genesis Chapter 28, we follow Jacob as he begins his journey from Beersheba to Haran and experiences one of the most remarkable visions in the Bible — a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels ascending and descending.
Through this divine encounter, God reaffirms His covenant promise to Jacob, assuring him of His presence, protection, and the inheritance of the land. This chapter beautifully reveals how God meets us in unexpected places and reminds us that His plan never fails.
✨ Highlights from Genesis 28:
• Isaac blesses Jacob and sends him to Paddan Aram to find a wife.
• Esau realizes his mistake and marries into Ishmael’s family.
• Jacob dreams of a ladder to heaven, with angels going up and down.
• God renews the covenant: “I am with you and will keep you wherever you go.”
• Jacob names the place Bethel, meaning “House of God.”
This chapter is a reminder that even in solitude and uncertainty, God is near, guiding and blessing those who seek Him.
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