Renewed Worship in Israel (Genesis 35:1–15)

• Jacob buries the false gods of his past
  • Genesis 35:1-4
• Jacob worships the Lord alone
  • Genesis 35:5–8
• The Lord reminds Jacob of his new name and covenant promises
  • Genesis 35:9–15

Continuation of Life in Israel (Genesis 35:16–29)

• Rachel gives birth to Benjamin and dies
  • Genesis 35:16–21
• Reuben sins
  • Genesis 35:22a
• Jacob’s lineage is complete
  • Genesis 35:22b–26
• Isaac dies and is buried by Jacob and Esau
  • Genesis 35:27–29

Rejection of The Lord’s Ways by Esau (Genesis 36:1–43)

• Esau marries Canaanite women
  • Genesis 36:1-3
• Esau moves away from the promised land
  • Genesis 36:6–8
• Esau’s descendants further grow the kingdom of man
  • Genesis 36:15, 16, 31, 40–43
  • Genesis 3:17
  • Genesis 25:16
  • Genesis 37:1

So What?

• The Lord uses flawed yet faithful followers to continue His redemptive work.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:26–31