About this episode

This episode discusses the theme of exile in the context of faith and expectations based on Genesis 28.

Exile means a forced absence from one's home. It's a consistent theme throughout the story of God's people. Sometimes, it's the consequence of sin (Adam and Eve; Assyrian and Babylonian. exile); more often it's a call to faith (Abraham, Joseph, slavery in Egypt, David, the New Testament command to believers to live as exiles). In Jacob's case – and in ours – there's both. This message gives three expectations for exiles from Genesis 28.

Topics covered

• exile
• faith
• expectations
• God's people
• consequences of sin
• spiritual journey

Keywords

• exile
• Genesis
• faith
• expectations
• God's people
• spirituality
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis

Places: Egypt, Assyrian, Babylonian

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