Tag Archives: Genesis 32

surviving the struggle

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 32:21-32 21 So the gift passed on ahead of him, and he himself stayed that night in the camp. 22 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, … Continue reading →

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wise caution

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 32:6-20 6 And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, “We came to your brother Esau, and he is coming to meet you, and there are also four hundred men with him.” 7 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and upset. … Continue reading →

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another camp

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 31:51 – 32:5 51 Then Laban said to Jacob, “See this pile and the monument, which I have set between me and you. 52 This pile is a witness, and the monument is a witness, that I will not … Continue reading →

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Jacob: Peniel

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 32.  Jacob is at a crisis point in his life.  He has left his father-in-law behind and responded to God’s call to go back to Canaan.  He learns that Esau is preparing to meet him with a band of … Continue reading →

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