God of Bethel

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[Church of Nigeria] 18 Nov 2008--Bethel is an important place in the religious history of God’s ancient people. It was the starting point of Jacob’s realization of God (Gen. 31:13, 35:7). It is Jacob’s experience there that lays special emphasis upon the term ‘Bethel’. When Jacob wandered away the Lord commanded him to go back to Bethel for there was his security. When he got to Bethel, Jacob’s name was changed to Israel and the Abrahamic covenant was renewed. Thus, ‘Israel’ (Jacob) and ‘Bethel’ became inseparable terms.