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PREPARATIONS FOR A VICTORIOUS MINISTRY
BETHEL
2 Kings 2:1
Introduction
Bethel = The house of God
Key = Revelation
Gen.28:11-22
I. A place of revelation v.13 "the Lord stood by"
= 2nd. reference to Bethel Gen.31:13
II. A place of promise
1. of possession v.13 "the land will I give thee"
2. of protection " I am with thee and will keep thee"
3. of abiding presence "I will not leave thee"
III. A place of commitment "I will give you a tenth."
1. meanwhile 21 years later revelation didn't change him
2. extended revelation at Jabbok = an emptying
3. Gen. 32:24-31
a. fearing v.7
b. resting v.24
c. crippling v.26
d. clinging v.26
e. changing v.28
f. testifying v.30
IV. Call to return to Bethel Gen. 35;1-9
1. commandment given v.1 "arise go to Bethel"
2. preparation made v.2 "put away strange gods"
3. effect it produced v.5 "terror of God came upon all
cities"
4. revelation renewed v.9 "God appeared unto Jacob"
v.10 "promise given"