How is Jacob connected to the tower of Babel?

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Over and over again YHWH's people choose their own way: in the garden, at the tower of Babel, Sedom, using Hagar. This cycle of rebellion continues with Jacob choosing his own wife. But built into all of these stories are examples of YHWH's compassion. 

 

Explore the depths and variations of human rebellion and the depths and constancy of Yah's compassion.

Will we turn to YHWH's place, or make our own way?

Will we be bricks of rebellion, or living stones?

Will we seek YHWH or look with our eyes?