Jacob's Story
Where did Jacob live with his uncle Laban?
Haran
Who did Jacob wrestle with by the Jabbok River?
a Man / God
What does the name “Israel” mean?
Wrestled with God and won
How many years did Jacob live in Haran before going home?
20 years
What part of Jacob’s body was injured during the wrestling?
His hip socket
How many times did Jacob bow before Esau?
7 times
Why was Jacob afraid to go back to his hometown?
Jacob was afraid because he had taken away Esau's blessing
How long did Jacob wrestle with God?
All night until daybreak
Who changed Esau’s heart so he welcomed Jacob?
God
What gift did Jacob send ahead to Esau to try and make peace?
Many animals
Genesis 32: 13-15
"13 So he lodged there that same night, and took what [e]came to his hand as a present for Esau his brother: 14 two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, 15 thirty milk camels with their colts, forty cows and ten bulls, twenty female donkeys and ten foals."
What new name did God give Jacob after the wrestling?
Israel
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“Continue _______ in prayer, being vigilant in it with ___________.”
(Colossians 4:2)