Genesis 49 · Scofield
blessed them Jacob's life, ending in serenity and blessing, testifies to the power of God to transform character. His spiritual progress has six notable phases: (1) the first exercise of faith, as shown in the purchase of the birthright Genesis 25:28-34 ; 27:10-22 . (2) the vision at bethel Genesis 28:10-19 . (3) walking in the flesh Genesis 29:1-31:55 . (4) the transforming experience Genesis 32:24-31 . (5) the return to Bethel: idols put away Genesis 35:1-7 . (6) the walk of faith Genesis 37:1-49:33 .