1. What is the meaning of Genesis 35:5?

2. How does Genesis 35:5 demonstrate God's protection over Jacob and his family?

3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Genesis 35:5?

4. How does the "terror of God" in Genesis 35:5 connect to Exodus 23:27?

5. How can we trust God's protection in our lives like Jacob did?

6. What steps can we take to rely on God's guidance daily?

7. How does Genesis 35:5 demonstrate God's protection over Jacob and his family?

8. What is the significance of the "terror of God" in Genesis 35:5?

9. How does Genesis 35:5 relate to God's covenant with Jacob?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 35?

11. (Genesis 35:5) Is there any historical or scientific record supporting the “terror of God” preventing nearby cities from pursuing Jacob’s family?

12. What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?

13. (Genesis 35:9-10) Why does God reaffirm Jacob's name to Israel here, even though it was already changed in Genesis 32:28?

14. What do Bible symbols mean and represent?1. How does the "terror from God" in Genesis 35:5 demonstrate God's protection over Jacob and his family, and how can we apply this understanding of divine protection in our own lives?

2. In what ways does Jacob's journey back to Bethel serve as a model for fulfilling promises to God, and how can we ensure we are faithful in our commitments to Him?

3. How does the concept of God's sovereignty, as seen in Genesis 35:5, provide comfort and assurance in the face of life's uncertainties?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a sense of spiritual renewal. How does Jacob's return to Bethel inspire you to seek ongoing renewal in your relationship with God?

5. How can the events of Genesis 35:5 encourage us to trust in God's timing and methods, even when we face potential threats or challenges? Consider other biblical examples of God's protection and timing.1. What does God's command to Jacob tell us about God's involvement in our personal journeys?

2. What is the significance of Jacob's instruction to his family to rid themselves of foreign gods?

3. Why is the act of purification and changing garments important before embarking on a spiritual journey?

4. How do Jacob's actions in Bethel demonstrate his obedience and commitment to God?

5. What is the significance of Jacob naming the place El-bethel?

6. How does God's reaffirmation of His covenant and renaming Jacob to Israel reflect God's faithfulness and transformative power?

7. How does the death of Rachel during childbirth illustrate the harsh realities of life in biblical times?

8. Why did Rachel name her son Ben-oni and why did Jacob rename him Benjamin?

9. What does Reuben's transgression reveal about the family dynamics and moral challenges within Jacob's family?

10. How does the enumeration of Jacob's sons emphasize the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative?

11. How can we relate Jacob's journey, personal trials, and family challenges to our own life experiences?

12. How does God's command to Jacob to build an altar in Bethel inspire us to create spaces for worship in our lives?

13. How does the concept of purification, as carried out by Jacob's household, apply to our spiritual lives today?

14. How do we handle the complex emotions of joy and sorrow, as Jacob did upon the birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel?

15. How can we respond appropriately to transgressions within our own families or communities, as Jacob did with Reuben's sin?

16. What can the naming and renaming of places and people in this chapter teach us about identity and spiritual transformation?

17. How does the death of Isaac, the end of an era, affect our understanding of the transition of covenant responsibility to the next generation?

18. How can we lean on God's faithfulness in times of personal and familial trials, as demonstrated in Jacob's life?

19. How does the recurring theme of God's covenant inform our understanding of God's promise-keeping character?

20. How does this chapter challenge us to balance obedience to God with managing complex family relationships and personal challenges?

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