Revenge and Rededication

The Rape of Dinah

A warning against mingling with the Canaanites. Jacob should not of stopped at Shechem, but continued on to Bethel.

The sin of Hamor against Dinah should be met with revulsion.

The Revenge of Jacob’s Sons

When proper justice isn’t sought then sin begets even larger consequences.

Re-dedication and Renewal

God brings Jacob and his family to a place of renewal:

Spiritually - they were to rid themselves of all their idols.

They came back to where God first promised him the Land.

Renewal of the Covenant - a change in names.

God Almighty in Genesis - is the one who brings blessing. Genesis 28:3 “3 God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, that you may become a company of peoples.” - the blessing of Isaac when he was sending Jacob out. Now God gives the same blessing.

Application

God’s people should take care not to imitate or follow the culture, but to follow the Lord.

God’s people should look for their blessing from God Almighty.

The blessing is ultimately fulfilled in Christ.