Creation, Corruption and Covenant

“Building Your Altar”

Genesis 35:1-15 NLT

1. An Altar symbolizes Repentance
- The putting away of the idol gods indicates Jacob’s desire for an

devotion.
- Hebrews 12:1 NLT
- Put out of your life what is

you back.
- Truly

of the sin that so easily trips you up.
- 1 John 1:9 NLT

2. An Altar symbolizes Sacrifice
- Romans 12:1-2 NLT
- Die to

.
- Die daily because a living sacrifice can

the altar.
- Dying to self will allow God to

you.

3. An Altar Symbolizes Divine Communion
- God

Jacob.
- God calls Jacob by his

, Israel.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT
- God

the promises (covenant) that He had given to Abraham.