Is Genesis 31:10-13 more powerful than John's entire prologue?

I've always loved John 1:1-18 as my favorite scripture because it was new and revolutionary to the Jews of John's time, and it revealed new truths hidden up until that point in the bible.

But I recently came across a youtube video that was somewhat challenging,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFMUKLfgtto

the video description speaks about how Genesis 31:10-13 is overlooked by practically everyone...

Genesis 31:10-13,
The angel of God said, "I am the God of Bethel."

Doesn't that have all the power of John's prologue? Maybe more? And if so, why is it overlooked by all of us?

Anyone out there? Please give time to read the youtube video, because it has recently somewhat shaken my faith. I'm hoping that someone here can address some of the issues in it and help me out. Thank you.

I am confused about the youtube video you linked, there is almost nothing on the video other than a phrase that says, "The book of Romans was added that the trespass might increase." Other than that, it doesn't say anything. What am I missing Logs?

Please someone read the video description to the youtube video, and help me defend my faith. Thank you.

Why is it that when someone like me truly needs help, that a thread like this is avoided by so many people? I know that the youtube video is challenging, but that is why I came here first for help. I've prayed about this alot, but my faith is still shaken. Can a brave soul please step up and help a fellow Christian in need. God bless.

To me that YouTube link is a jumbled mess. My knowledge of God tells me His is not the God of Confusion. Also, I do not go to YouTube for verification of my Faith in Jesus, or for education in Biblical facts.

I go to my KJV Bible and pray for God to guide me and open my eyes and ears. It is easy to get your Faith weakened when you do not feed it the proper diet, or if you live on the junk food of someones ramblings.

Not to say that there can not be Truth mixed in with the jumble but that is what satan does. He mixes the truth in with his lies.

I will pray for you, Jesus loves you,
white stone

Hello logs22,

Brother Tom spoke the truth.

I looked in Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Bible and wanted to share this part with you:

Note, There is more of equity in the distributions of the divine providence than we are aware of, and by them the injured are recompensed really, though perhaps insensibly. Nor was it only by the justice of providence that Jacob was thus enriched, but, 2. In performance of the promise intimated in what is said v. 13, I am the God of Beth-el, This was the place where the covenant was renewed with him. Note, Worldly prosperity and success are doubly sweet and comfortable when we see them flowing, not from common providence, but from covenant-love, to perform the mercy promised--when we have them from God as the God of Beth-el, from those promises of the life which now is that belong to godliness. Jacob, even when he had this hopeful prospect of growing rich with Laban, must think of returning. When the world begins to smile upon us we must remember it is not our home. Now arise (v. 13) and return, (1.) To thy devotions in Canaan, the solemnities of which had perhaps been much intermitted while he was with Laban. The times of this servitude God had winked at; but now, "Return to the place where thou anointedst the pillar and vowedst the vow. Now that thou beginnest to grow rich it is time to think of an altar and sacrifices again." (2.) To thy comforts in Canaan: Return to the land of thy kindred. He was here among his near kindred; but those only he must look upon as his kindred in the best sense, the kindred he must live and die with, to whom pertained the covenant. Note, The heirs of Canaan must never reckon themselves at home till they come thither, however they may seem to take root here.

Seek and ye shall find, yes but you need to see God in His Holy Word, not in man's words. Read the Bible & seek forgiveness as Brother Tom said.

white stone

Keep in mind the community rule that we are not allowed to link to materials outside the site without permission (such as youtube). We ask that this rule be observed.

Thanks,

Robert