Bethel; Or, the True Vision of Life
Homilist
Genesis 28:10-15
And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.…


I. IN THE TRUE VISION OF LIFE THERE IS A RECOGNITION OF OUR CONNECTION WITH OTHER WORLDS.

II. IN THE TRUE VISION OF LIFE THERE IS A RECOGNITION OF GOD'S RELATION TO ALL.

1. As the Sovereign of all.

2. As the Friend of man. Two things show this.

(1)  Man's continuation as a sinner in such a world as this.

(2)  The special means introduced for his moral restoration.

III. IN THE TRUE VISION OF LIFE THERE IS THE RECOGNITION OF A DIVINE PROVIDENCE OVER INDIVIDUALS.

1. This Biblical doctrine agrees with reason.

2. It agrees with consciousness.

IV. IN THE TRUE VISION OF LIFE THERE IS THE RECOGNITION OF THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR EARTHLY POSITION. "How dreadful is this place!"

1. Jacob's discovery introduced a new epoch into his history.

2. Jacob's discovery introduced a memorable epoch in his life.

(Homilist.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.

WEB: Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.




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