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The God of Peniel

(Jacob Wrestles with God) Lesson 22

Genesis 32:1-33:17

Key Verse: 32:28

1. Read 32:1-8. What caused Jacob to fall into fear? What was the messengers’ report and how did Jacob interpret it? How did he prepare to meet Esau?

2. Read 32:9-21. What was his prayer? What did he do to placate Esau? How does Jacob’s fear and anxiety show us existential dilemma despite his wealth and success?

3. Read 32:22-32. Describe Jacob’s struggle with God when he was alone. What further blessing did Jacob want? (26) What new name did God give Jacob and why? (28)

4. What does it mean that the LORD struck the socket of his hip? (25) What did Jacob call that place? (30) Who is the God of Peniel in Jacob’s life?

5. Read 33:1-17. What is the evidence of Jacob’s change into a new man, especially his way of looking at Esau? (10) Why did Jacob continue to refuse Esau’s favor? After his meeting with Esau, where did Jacob settle and what did he do? (16-17)

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