4. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8, NIV)

5. “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” (Genesis 28:16, NIV)

6. “Prevenient Grace” (John Wesley)

8. But God For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV)

9. The LORD said: “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. (Genesis 28:13-14, NIV)

10. 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 28:14-15, NIV)

11. BIG PROMISES: Land Descendants Blessings God’s presence God’s protection (a) God’s Past faithfulness to Abraham and Isaac (verse 13)

12. BIG PROMISES: Land Descendants Blessings God’s presence God’s protection (b) God fulfilled His promises in Jacob’s life time. (Genesis 29-31)

13. He then added, “Very truly I tell you, you will see ‘heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on’ the Son of Man.” (John 1:51) (c) God pointing to the coming Lord & Saviour of the world (Genesis 28:12)

14. House of God Reverent fear Altar consecration Vow/Commitment Tithe (Genesis 28:16-27)