In this lecture, Dr. Stephen Bagby turns to the Jacob narrative, revealing a God whose purposes unfold in unexpected ways—lifting up the overlooked and working through tension and conflict. Drawing on the theme of coherence, he invites us to see humanity as deeply interconnected, bearing the image of God not in isolation but in relationship. In this light, personhood is not fixed, but living and dynamic—formed through love, connection, and our shared life in God.