As he prepared to meet Esau, Jacob wrestled with God. He knew only God could bless him. We hold on to God’s promises to us.

Jacob worked 20 years for Laban. God blessed Laban greatly through Jacob. Yet, Laban became the greatest obstacle Jacob could not escape. But God did not forget his promise to bless Jacob.

Troubles arose when Rebekah and Leah used their children as tokens in the game to gain Jacob’s affection. But God reminds us that children are precious gifts from him.

Hoping to get another 7 years of work from Jacob, Laban deceived him. God kept his promises to Jacob, just as he protects us from the deceiver in keeping with his promises.

God’s promises overwhelmed Jacob. He promises his devotion to God because of those promises. We live our lives for the one who loved us first.

Forced to leave home, Jacob needed encouragement. God gave him a dream to assure him of his presence. We know God is with us, too.

Jacob and Rebekah took matters into their hands when Isaac tried to bless Esau. We trust that God’s timing is always correct.

In a state of hunger, Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of soup. As children of God, faith in Christ gives us the most valuable possession we have—eternal life.

God graciously gave twin sons to Isaac and Rebekah. God prophesied that the older (Esau) would serve the younger.

The work of the Holy Spirit is connected to words, specifically to God’s Word. God’s Spirit comes to us when we are in the word.