In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, Kathy Afzali sits down with resident Bible scholar, Shane Rosenthal, to uncover the deeper meaning behind one of Scripture’s most mysterious moments - Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32.

Together, they explore how Jacob’s struggle symbolizes every believer’s journey: from deception to redemption, weakness to strength, and striving to surrender. Shane breaks down why God allowed Jacob to “win,” what his new name Israel truly means, and how this moment points directly to Jesus and the cross.

If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, guilt, or your past, this episode will remind you that God meets us right in the middle of the struggle - not to destroy us, but to transform us.

🔹 Chapter Notes and Time Stamps:

(00:00) Introduction — Welcome back with Kathy & Shane

(00:16) What We’ll Cover Today: Jacob Wrestles With God

(03:10) God Uses Imperfect People

(05:16) Jesus’ Broken Family Line and God’s Redemption

(07:02) Scripture Reading — Genesis 32:22–32

(12:10) The Meaning Behind Jacob’s Name Change

(17:16) Wrestling With Faith and Doubt

(20:02) The Dangers of Favoritism in Families

(25:08) The Cherubim and God’s Hidden Symbolism

(26:53) Jacob’s Dual Nature: Smart but Flawed

(33:22) Did Jacob Think He Was Wrestling Esau?

(40:26) Understanding God’s “Weakness” in Scripture

(43:05) “The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth” Explained

(47:24) How Every Verse Points to the Messiah

(49:22) Closing: How Jesus Lets the Child Win

Watch now to discover how the God who wrestled with Jacob still meets us in our struggles today - with grace, strength, and love.

Shane Rosenthal's Website

https://www.humbleskeptic.com

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