Series GENESIS – THE BOOK OF THE BEGINNING with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
10.JACOB-ISRAEL
A new name shows the turning point.
Memory Text: Genesis 32:28 – And He said, ‘Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed’.
Content:
10.0 Introduction
One can hardly believe how much a human being is able to suffer.
10.1 Wrestling With God
He is in fear of death and grasps for his creator.
10.2 The Brothers Meet
Jacob was afraid of meeting his brother. If he had known beforehand how smooth God would handle it.
10.3 The Violation of Dinah
Being without self-discipline will produce terrible effects.
10.4 Prevailing Idolatry
Within Jacob`s family idolatry has taken place. A radical turnaround is necessary.
10.5 The Death of Rachel
A big. big loss for Jacob. His beloved wife dies at the birth of her second son Benjamin.
10.6 Summary
Jacob trusts in God in all the memorable events of his life and is therefore blessed.
My God bless you today and always.
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