Outline

I. Jacob’s Family Scandal Gen 34:1-31

II. Jacob’s Family at Bethel Gen 35:1-15

III. Jacob’s Family Sorrows Gen 35:16-

29

Truth: Revenge is always a wrong response

to injustice

• 1 Thess 5:15 See that no one pays back evil for evil to

anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

• Hebrews 10:30 For we know the one who said, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.”

• Romans 12:17–19 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Truth: With God, it’s never too late

to start over.

1.Put away foreign gods

2.Purify yourselves

3.Change your clothes

Truth: Remember every choice

comes wrapped up in its own

consequences.

• Protect the children

• Allow God to right wrongs

• Clean house

• God is present with you... always