Genesis 28:16-22

Jacob was afraid and called the place dreadful.
Afraid and Dreadful are the same word in Hebrew, meaning Deserves Reverence.

Jacob calls the place Bethel, which means the Place of God, but the House of God is in us as Believers.

This episode was Jacob’s first encounter with God.

Jacob built a pillar of remembrance and poured oil on it.

Jacob may have been bargaining with God, but he is repeating the promises that God already promised him.
He may also have been asking God to prove Himself by fulfilling the promises He made.

Jacob makes a promise to God to give back a tenth of God’s blessings on him.