I. Introduction
A. Transition from the events in Genesis 27, specifically Jacob’s deception and the stolen blessing
B. Introduction to the narrative of Jacob’s journey to Paddan-aram and his encounter with God in Genesis 28
II. Jacob’s Departure from Beersheba
A. Verses 1-5: Isaac instructs Jacob not to take a wife from the Canaanites and blesses him, sending him to Paddan-aram to find a wife from his relatives
B. Verses 6-9: Esau marries a daughter of Ishmael, realizing that Isaac does not approve of Canaanite wives, and Jacob departs for Paddan-aram
III. Jacob’s Dream at Bethel
A. Verses 10-11: Jacob reaches a certain place and spends the night there, using a stone as a pillow
B. Verses 12-15: Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching heaven with angels ascending and descending, and God appears to him, reaffirming the promises made to Abraham and Isaac
C. Verses 16-19: Jacob wakes up and declares the place to be the house of God, setting up the stone as a pillar and naming the place Bethel
IV. Jacob’s Vow and Journey
A. Verses 20-22: Jacob makes a vow to God, promising to give a tenth of all he possesses and to worship God at Bethel
B. Verses 22-29: Jacob continues his journey to Paddan-aram, encounters Rachel, Laban’s daughter, and is welcomed into Laban’s household
V. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 28
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the further development of the narrative
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 28, focusing on Jacob’s departure from Beersheba, his dream at Bethel, and his vow to God. It highlights the reaffirmation of the promises made to Abraham and Isaac, Jacob’s recognition of the significance of the place, and his continued journey to Paddan-aram. The actual chapter contains additional details, dialogues, and interactions that are not included in this outline.