About this episode
The episode discusses Jacob's pivotal moment of wrestling with God and his transformation into Israel.
The story of Jacob continues with an event Dr. McGee calls the turning point in his life. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we witness Jacob ask for God’s help as he returns home to face Esau and God deals with Jacob by sending a man (the image of Jesus) to wrestle with Him. Jacob doesn’t yield and is crippled. Once he gives up, he’s given a new nature and a new name: Israel.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. J. Vernon McGee
Topics covered
- Jacob's transformation
- spiritual struggle
- divine intervention
- identity change
- Old Testament stories
Keywords
- Jacob
- Esau
- wrestling with God
- Israel
- spirituality
- Old Testament
- Dr. J. Vernon McGee
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Genesis
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