Spreading the Word So they read distinctly from

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Spreading the Word So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of

Spreading the Word So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8: 8) Genesis 31 -33

Jacob to Israel… a life journey • Jacob means “supplanter” One who supersedes by

Jacob to Israel… a life journey • Jacob means “supplanter” One who supersedes by force or treachery “God helps those who help themselves” • Israel means “governed by God” One who struggled with & surrendered to God Thus: Now God governs, leads & provides

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob’s Supplanting (27) Jacob’s Experience with God (28) Jacob’s Family &

Jacob’s Name…Nature (25) Jacob’s Supplanting (27) Jacob’s Experience with God (28) Jacob’s Family & Laban (29 -30) Jacob –Time to return home (31)

Jacob –a Time to Return Home (31) v. 1 -2 head v. 3 calls

Jacob –a Time to Return Home (31) v. 1 -2 head v. 3 calls home v. 4 -16 v. 17 -18 home v. 19 -23 thwarted Circumstances come to a God speaks – guides, Family agrees Jacob schemes his return Laban overtakes- scheme

Jacob –a Time to Return Home (31) v. 1 -2 head v. 3 calls

Jacob –a Time to Return Home (31) v. 1 -2 head v. 3 calls home v. 4 -16 v. 17 -18 home v. 19 -23 thwarted Circumstances come to a God speaks – guides, Family agrees Jacob schemes his return Laban overtakes- scheme

Jacob to Israel… a life journey • Jacob means “supplanter” One who supersedes by

Jacob to Israel… a life journey • Jacob means “supplanter” One who supersedes by force or treachery “God helps those who help themselves” • Israel means “governed by God” One who struggled with & surrendered to God Thus: Now God governs, leads & provides

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32)

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32)

Samaria Israel River Galilee Divided Kingdom of Israel Ammon Jordan M ed i te

Samaria Israel River Galilee Divided Kingdom of Israel Ammon Jordan M ed i te rra ne an Syria Dead Se Ph ili s tia a Jerusalem Moab Edom

Divided Kingdom of Israel

Divided Kingdom of Israel

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32) v. 1 -2 v. 3 -8 v. 9 -12 v.

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32) v. 1 -2 v. 3 -8 v. 9 -12 v. 13 -23 appease v. 24 v. 25 -26 Jacob and the angels Jacob’s Fears realized Jacob prays Jacob schemes to Jacob wrestles with God Jacob loses…

Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better. Hebrews 7: 7

Now beyond all contradiction the lesser is blessed by the better. Hebrews 7: 7

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32) v. 1 -2 v. 3 -8 v. 9 -12 v.

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32) v. 1 -2 v. 3 -8 v. 9 -12 v. 13 -23 appease v. 24 v. 25 -26 v. 27 -28 name! Israel Jacob and the angels Jacob’s Fears realized Jacob prays Jacob schemes to Jacob wrestles with God Jacob loses… Jacob prevails – new

He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life

He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 10: 39

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. Luke 9: 23 -24

“The Lord also brings a charge against Judah, And will punish Jacob according to

“The Lord also brings a charge against Judah, And will punish Jacob according to his ways; According to his deeds He will recompense him. He took his brother by the heel in the womb, And in his strength he struggled with God. Hosea 12: 2 -6

Yes, he struggled with the Angel and prevailed; He wept, and sought favor from

Yes, he struggled with the Angel and prevailed; He wept, and sought favor from Him. He found Him in Bethel, And there He spoke to us— That is, the Lord God of hosts. The Lord is His memorable name. So you, by the help of your God, return; Observe mercy and justice, And wait on your God continually. Hosea 12: 2 -6

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32) v. 1 -2 v. 3 -8 v. 9 -12 v.

Jacob-wrestles, prevails with God(32) v. 1 -2 v. 3 -8 v. 9 -12 v. 13 -23 appease v. 24 v. 25 -26 v. 27 -28 name! Israel Jacob and the angels Jacob’s Fears realized Jacob prays Jacob schemes to Jacob wrestles with God Jacob loses… Jacob prevails – new

Jacob-Settles…backslides (33) v. 1 -3 Esau Jacob prepares to meet v. 4 -7 Jacob

Jacob-Settles…backslides (33) v. 1 -3 Esau Jacob prepares to meet v. 4 -7 Jacob meets Esau, presents family v. 8 -11 Jacob’s gift received v. 12 -17 Jacob deceives Esau

Divided Kingdom of Israel

Divided Kingdom of Israel

Jacob-Settles…backslides (33) v. 1 -3 Esau Jacob prepares to meet v. 4 -7 Jacob

Jacob-Settles…backslides (33) v. 1 -3 Esau Jacob prepares to meet v. 4 -7 Jacob meets Esau, presents family v. 8 -11 Jacob’s gift received v. 12 -17 Jacob deceives Esau v. 18 -20 Jacob settles “back”

Jacob to Israel… a life journey • Jacob means “supplanter” One who supersedes by

Jacob to Israel… a life journey • Jacob means “supplanter” One who supersedes by force or treachery “God helps those who help themselves” • Israel means “governed by God” One who struggled with & surrendered to God Thus: Now God governs, leads & provides

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. Luke 9: 23 -24