INTRO: Jacobs Vow to God

1.The Lord would be His one and only God.
2.That he would establish and prioritize Gods House.
3.That he would give God a Tenth of all he was given!

ANALYSIS/APPLICATION: Returning to Bethel and Spiritual Renewal

1. Prioritize His Presence.
Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there; and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother.” Vs 1

2. Promptly remove our Idols.

And Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, Put away the foreign gods that are among you…

3. Purify ourselves and Change our Garments.

purify yourselves, and change your garments...

“For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy.” Lev 11:44

"Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy." Lev 19:2

“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” 2 Cor 7:1

4. Get out of Shechem

Then let us arise and go up to Bethel; Vs 3