Genesis 32 Jacob's Fight

Esau Comes to meet Jacob

A. Jacob has changed

-Esau didn’t know that

Genesis 32:3–4 ESV

3 And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom, 4 instructing them, “Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: Thus says your servant Jacob, ‘I have sojourned with Laban and stayed until now.

B. Jacob sent a message ahead but his response back was vague

Jacob Reminds God of His Promise

A. Jacob needed reminding, NOT God

Genesis 32:12 ESV

12 But you said, ‘I will surely do you good, and make your offspring as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.’ ”

B. Jacob stays bend all alone

Genesis 32:21 ESV

21 So the present passed on ahead of him, and he himself stayed that night in the camp.

Jacob Wrestles v24

A. Jacob demands a Blessing

-Frustrated

B. Jacob to Israel

-Struggled and prevailed

C. Jacob figures it out. He was not fighting with a mere man

What are you fighting with today?