Returning to the home he had fled many years before after stealing his brother’s birthright and his father’s blessing,Jacob wrestles all night long with a divine adversary who ultimately blesses him and changes his name to “Israel,”a name that means “he wrestles with God.”

Paul continues his instruction of Timothy, his younger colleague in ministry, by emphasizing the importance offaithful teaching despite opposition.

Jesus tells a parable of a hateful judge who is worn down by a widow’s pleas. Jesus is calling God’s people to cry outfor justice and deliverance. For if an unethical judge will ultimately grant the plea of a persistent widow, how muchmore will God respond to those who call.