Dig Site 13 Flashcards
What did Jacob dream about when he laid down?
A stairway resting on the earth.
What were ascending and descending on the stairway?
Angels of God.
What did the Lord say to Jacob in his dream?
” I am the Lord, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. “
How far would Jacob’s descendants be spread out?
To the west, east, north, and south.
What did the Lord promise Jacob?
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.”
“I will bring you back to this land.”
“I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised.”
What happened when Jacob woke up?
Jacob thought, “This is the gate of heaven.”
What did Jacob do early the next morning?
He took the stone and set it up as a pillar, poured oil on top of it, and called that place Bethel.
Did Jacob do any work when he was in Harran?
Yes. He worked for Laban.
What were the names of Laban’s daughters?
Rachel and Leah
How did Jacob respond when he realized he had married Leah instead of Rachel?
He asked Laban, “What is this you have done to me?”
What reason did Laban give for tricking Jacob about Leah and Rachel?
“It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older one.”
Was Jacob ever able to marry Rachel?
Yes. But he had to work another seven years for her.
Jacob left Beersheba to go where?
Harran
What happened to Jacob on the way to Harran?
The Lord appeared to him in a dream.
How far did the stairway in Jacob’s dream reach?
All the way to heaven.
