Altar Study-Bethel

Bethel- a declaration of our faith

Gods process seems to be that He brings us out before He brings us in

Similar to the Exodus

To conquering the Promised Land…leaving comfort to be brought int blessing.

Peter walking on water

Paul’s put off/put on

There is continually this concept of sacrifice before blessing

Does it always follow this pattern? NO

But when we are looking to God to do something miraculous or direct in a way we cannot control there tends to be this pattern of sacrifice then direction/blesisng

, If God is the one who will provide for me as I step out in faith

, am the God of Bethel, now get up and get going in faith

, the God who answers me in all my distresses and has been with me wherever I have gone.

& 8, placing faith in God for His provision in conquering the promised land...stepping out in faith

Bethel is mentioned 10x in Joshua and 11x in Genesis

Bethel is an altar that represents the pilgrim life of one who follows the Lord.

Bethel is representative of a life of faith in the provision of God

If that is the case and we step out when we know the way are we really walking in faith?

If all the details are there are we really trusting God?