We have here, I. Jacob parting with his parents, to go to Padan-aram; the charge his father gave him (Gen. 28:1, 2), the blessing he sent him away with (Gen. 28:3, 4), his obedience to the orders given him (Gen. 28:5, 10), and the influence this had upon Esau, Gen. 28:6-9. II. Jacob meeting with God, and his communion with him by the way. And there, 1. His vision of the ladder, Gen. 28:11, 12. 2. The gracious promises God made him, Gen. 28:13-15. 3. The impression this made upon him, Gen. 28:16-19. 4. The vow he made to God, up on this occasion, Gen. 28:20-22