Gen 28:16 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 28:16-22: Jacob's Vow After Jacob’s dream at Bethel, he woke up amazed by God’s presence and made a promise to God. He showed deep respect for what he had experienced and wanted to remember this place as special. Jacob set up a memorial and made a vow to serve and honor God if God would protect him and provide for him. This passage shows how meeting God can change our hearts and lead us to worship and commit ourselves to Him (Genesis 28:16-22 ). v. 16 : When Jacob woke up, he realized that the Lord was in that place, though he did not know it before. Sometimes God is with us even when we do not expect it (Genesis 28:16; Genesis 16:13 ).

‏ Genesis 28:16

Genesis 28:16-22: Jacob's Vow

After Jacob’s dream at Bethel, he woke up amazed by God’s presence and made a promise to God. He showed deep respect for what he had experienced and wanted to remember this place as special. Jacob set up a memorial and made a vow to serve and honor God if God would protect him and provide for him. This passage shows how meeting God can change our hearts and lead us to worship and commit ourselves to Him (Genesis 28:16-22 ^a).

v. 16: When Jacob woke up, he realized that the Lord was in that place, though he did not know it before. Sometimes God is with us even when we do not expect it (Genesis 28:16; Genesis 16:13 ^b).