Main Character Energy
This guy is the ultimate MC of Genesis 28-33, traveling back to his roots to find a wife.
Who is Jacob?
Jacob saw this in a dream reaching all the way to heaven. It was basically a spiritual escalator.
What is a ladder?
Jacob thought he was marrying Rachel, but Laban pulled a "bait and switch" with this sister.
Who is Leah?
Jacob literally wrestled with a messenger of God all night. He was in his "athlete era."
Who is a man/angel/the Lord?
Who is Esau?
When Jacob was on his way to Haran, he used this as a pillow. Talk about "uncomfortable sleep"
What is a stone/rock?
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY***The "Stairway to Heaven" isn't just a dream: it represents the specific sequence of ordinances we follow today to return to God, which the Prophet calls [this phrase].
What is the Covenant Path?
Jacob had to work this many years initially just to marry Rachel.
What was 7 years?
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** Jacob's 20yr wait & hard work for his family & covenants shows he had this-the ability to stay committed to his "main quest" despite the "side quests" and glitches caused by Laban.
What is Enduring to the to the end?
(or patience/Grit)
Esau showed up to the meeting with this many men. It looked like a "pull up" was about to happen.
What is 400 men?
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** In Genesis 35, before returning to Bethel, Jacob told his household to "put away the strange gods" and "be clean." In moder terms, this is the ulitmate spiritual [this word], often involving a change of clothes & heart.
What is Repentance (or reset)
These were going up and down the ladder. Think of them as the Lord's "street team."
Who are Angels?
This wife was Jacob's first love, and he met her at a well. Total meet-cute.
Who is Rachel?
Jacob wouldn't let go until he received this. He was chasing the "divine bag."
What is a blessing?
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** Jacob's name change to Israel meant his descendants would be known as the "House of Israel." Today, being "gathered" into this house means we are part of God's [this], the most elite squad on earth.
What is the Covenant People [or The Elect]?
Jacob's mom, who was definitely the "momager" behind his trip to find a wife.
Who is Rebekah?
Jacob named the place Beth-el, which translates to this English. It's the OG "House of the Lord."
What is House of God?
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY***President Nelson often uses this phrase, which is reflected in Jacob's name change, to describe how we should prioritize God in our lives.
What is "Let God Prevail"?
After the wrestle, the Lord changed Jacob's name to this. New name, who dis?
What is Israel?
Instead of a fight, Esau did this when he saw Jacob. Pure "wholesome content."
What is ran to meet him, embraced him, and kissed him?
Jacob stayed with his uncle who was basically the "final boss" of gaslighting.
Who is Laban?
The ladder represents these, which we still make today in the temple to get closer to God.
What are covenants?
This sister felt unloved but was "blessed with many sons," proving God saw her struggle.
Who is Leah?
the name "Israel" means this. Basically, "one who prevails with God."
Jacob sent these ahead of him as a "peace offering" to Esau.
What are goats, sheep, camels, cows, and donkeys (livestock)?
Jacob spent this many years working for Laban in total. That's a long-term grind.
What is 20 years?
The Lord promised Jacob the "Blessing of [this person]," which included land and a massive "following" {posterity}.
Who is Abraham?
Before leaving Laban, Rachel "borrowed" (stole) these from her father. Major red flag.
What are images/idols (Teraphim)?
During the match, the angel touched Jacob's [this part of the body], making him limp.
What is his hip?
Jacob told Esau that seeing his face was like seeing the "face of [this person/being]" because of his forgiveness.
Who is God?