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The Significance of Jacob Blessing His Grandchildren

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Preacher: Pastor Ray

Text: Gen 48

What is the highlight of Jacob’s life? The author of Hebrews tells us. It’s when Jacob blessed Joseph’s sons, his grandchildren. From Jacob’s life, we learn that despite the evil we commit and the evil done to us, we can cling to the Father’s goodness and trust in His Son.

Jacob Reaped What He Sowed (as a husband)

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Preacher: Pastor Ray

Text: Gal 6:7-8

While Jacob might not be a deceitful man, he was far from perfect. Although God works for the good of all who love him, the spiritual principle of reaping what you sow cannot be broken. Jacob made some horrible choices as a husband and he reaped the consequences.

The Significance of Name Change from Jacob to Israel

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Preacher: Pastor Ray

Text: Gen 32:22-32

Jacob (“Yaaqob”) has striven with God and men and has prevailed (“yakol”). Notice the word play. Because Jacob, the prevailer, prevailed, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, which means, “God strives.” In the same way that Jacob clung to God and asked for a blessing, we, too, must cling to Jesus and receive the ultimate blessing.