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Podcast: Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Episode: Genesis 35: Deja Vu at Bethel: When God Repeats Himself
Description: After the tragic events surrounding the assault of Dinah and the violent retaliation that followed, Jacob’s life is once again turned upside down. In mercy and patience, God repeats His command for Jacob to go to Bethel, not just to visit, but to dwell there and build an altar. In obedience and perhaps an increase in faith and trust, Jacob purges his household of foreign gods and idols and takes responsibility for his family’s spiritual welfare. At Bethel, God appears again, just as He had before, and reaffirms His covenant promises. God renames Jacob “Israel” again, a reminder...