Yesterday’s story was dark and discouraging. Dinah was raped. Her brother’s took revenge. Today, God tells Jacob to move. Let’s see where they are going in Genesis chapter 35.
Reflection Questions
- Did anything in this chapter remind you of another one? Which one?
- In Genesis chapter 17, Abraham received a new name, learned a new name of God, and heard his blessing. Why do you think it was important for the author to put in a similar setting and story in Jacob’s life?
- Why do you think Jacob changed Ben-oni’s name to Benjamin?
- What do you see God doing in this chapter? What does it teach you about who he is?