Jacob at the Jabbok
Posted by georgelinney on November 3, 2008
For Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Read Genesis 32:22-32:32
1) Who is Jacob wrestling?
2) List 4 things you learned about Jacob from your reading of GodStories by H. Stephen Shoemaker
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November 3rd, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Who is Jacop wrestling? Jacop is wrestling a man whos name the text did not say. The man gives Jcop the new name of Israel.
November 4th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Jacob is wrestling God as quoted in ch.32:30 and a hint of God at ch.32:28. Four things I learned while reading was :
1. Jacob was a con artist
2.All God’s children were dysfunctional
3.Jacob usually had Esau begging for something
4.The twelve tribes of Israel were from Jacob’s twelve sons and 1 daughter
November 4th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
List 4 things you learned about Jacob?
1.His other name is Israel.
2.He was a con artist.
3.Jacob was born a twin.
4.Jacob means (heel holder).
November 4th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Question: Who is Jacob wrestling?
Answer:Jacob is wrestling God at the Jabbok River
Jacob had a brother by the name of Esau
•Jacob was one of the people who were in the phrase, “God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and God of Jacob.”
•Jacob was the son of Isaac
•Jacob was a con artist who also was father of the 12 tribes in Israel
•Jacob was named Israel by God
November 4th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Who is Jacob wrestling?
Jacob is wresting GOD.
List 4 things you learned about Jacob.
1.Jacobs other means Isrial.
2.Jacobs name means heal holder.
3.Jacods has a twin.
4.Jacob has a brother.
November 12th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
In Genesis 50, it is talking about Joseph and his brothers. Joseph’s brothers are afraid that when Joseph comes back, he will be mad. They think he will hold a grudge against them for the things they did to him and the crime they have committed. They think Joseph will kill them. Joseph says that “Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good”. Joseph’s brothers also say that Jacob wants them to be forgiven. The fall down to Joseph’s feet pitifully. They say “we are your slaves”. Joseph says that he does not want them to fear him. He then tells them that he will continue to be the breadwinner in the family and will provide for them. He continues to speak kindly even though they have acted meanly towards Joseph. This means that Joseph must really have a very kind, pure, and peaceful heart and soul. He is a really great person just like his father. This text shows that Joseph is also very modest and gracious and is not arrogant. These are very good virtues to have in yourself. Joseph’s brothers are not completely bad also. They try to own up to a punishment at least. This text also kinds of relates to me. Even though what I did to Dequan was intended to be wrong, god intended the situation for good. Now I get why I was given this assignment. You wanted me to realize what I did was wrong, but still good has come out of it.
November 12th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Genesis 21:1-2
The lord dealt with Sarah as he said, and the LORD did for Sarah as he promised. Sarah concieved an bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the time now God had spoken to him.
November 12th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Genesis 50 19-20
But joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid!”Am I in the place lord? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to perserve numerous people, as he is doing today.