Jacob has two significant encounters with the Lord in his life, and the first is recorded in Genesis 28. In Genesis 28, the Lord calls Jacob, blesses him, makes promises to him, and gives him a new identity. Through Jacob, all the families of the earth will be blessed. However, Jacob is an unexpected recipient of God’s blessing. What we see in Jacob, and have seen in the book of Genesis, is that salvation is all of God’s mercy and grace, so that all the glory goes to God alone. The Sacrifice of a Beloved Son Obadiah: God's Power, Justice and Gracious Promises
