Jacob Wrestles With God - Genesis Chapter 32

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After Laban departed from Jacob and returned home, Jacob’s thoughts focussed on his most pressing concern - meeting his brother Esau. Twenty years ago when Jacob left his father’s home to go to Haran, he was also fleeing the anger of his brother Esau, who had sworn to kill him because of a perceived “stolen blessing”. Soon, Jacob will meet his brother. What will become of him and his household? So, he devised a plan to appease his brother; but still he was fearful. But upon arriving there he found that he was not alone, because God had encamped along with him to reassure Jacob of His protection. Jacob sent his family to the other side and there he wrestled with God till the morning. God gave Jacob what he desired, a blessing, and changes his name to Israel.

00:00 - Review
05:02 - Jacob encamps with God
16:07 - Jacob prays for deliverance
20:30 - Jacob devises a plan to appease Esau
27:16 - God wrestles with Jacob