The Road to a Renewed Faith in God | Dr. Stephen Conley

Text:  Genesis 35   Repentance and Renewal (Gen. 35:1-8) God calls Jacob to return to Bethel and renew his faith. Jacob proves his repentance by purifying himself and forsaking the foreign idols of the culture. God's call to return is matched with His protection.   Promise and Purpose (Gen. 35:9-15) God reminds Jacob of his true identity and His unchanging character. God reaffirms His covenant promises to Jacob. Jacob responds by offering a sacrifice of worship to the Lord.   Funerals, Failure, and Fulfillment (Gen. 35:16-29) Jacob is faced with the deaths of his wife Rachel and his father Isaac. Jacob is confronted with the sinful failure of his son Reuben. Jacob's family is a result of God's fulfilled promises.   Main Idea: God is able to bring His people back from failure to a life of renewed faith in His never-failing promises.