Verse 1-5: Isaac blesses Jacob and sends him to Paddan-aram to find a wife from Laban’s daughters.
Verse 6-9: Esau realizes that his Canaanite wives displease his parents and marries Mahalath, Ishmael’s daughter.
Verse 10-12: Jacob leaves for Paddan-aram and rests for the night, using a stone as a pillow.
Verse 13-15: Jacob dreams of a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels ascending and descending. God promises him land, descendants, and His presence.
Verse 16-17: Jacob wakes up, realizes the significance of the place, and fears God’s presence.
Verse 18-19: Jacob sets up the stone as a pillar, names the place Bethel, and makes a vow to God.
Verse 20-22: Jacob promises to give a tenth of his possessions to God if He provides for him, keeps him safe, and brings him back home.

My Application:
Just as Jacob received unexpected blessings and promises from God, I can also experience God’s provision and guidance in unexpected ways. I can learn from Jacob’s response by making personal commitments to God in moments of revelation, offering my gratitude and trust. This passage reminds me to recognize God’s presence in my journey and to honor my vows to Him in all circumstances.