In these chapters God calls Jacob to go home, but there is more to it than that. God is calling Jacob to come home to God himself. Like Jacob, followers of Jesus “come home” to God daily by leaving, dealing with God, and dealing with people.

Resources:

Genesis 31-33
Preach the Word (Genesis) Kent Hughes
ESV Study Bible
Counterfeit Gods by Tim keller
Press Through (sermon) by JD Graear
The World, The Flesh, & The Devil (article) by Ligonier Ministries (available online)

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