LESSON



LESSON 3SEPTEMBER 18, 2022SUBJECT: Jacob Called IsraelDEVOTIONAL READING: Romans 11:25-32BACKGROUND: Genesis 32:22-32LESSON: Genesis 32:22-32MEMORY VERSE: The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” Genesis 32:28 NIVLESSON AIM: To examine Jacob's return to Canaan and his struggle at Peniel (Penuel).INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEBACKGROUNDWhere did Jacob go after he stole Esau's blessing and birthright? Why? How long did he stay there? Genesis 27:43; 31:38Who met Jacob when he headed back to his home in Canaan? Genesis 32:1-2What was Jacob's plan to appease his brother when he returned home? Genesis 32:3-5, 13-16What was Jacob's fear on his way back to Canaan? Why? Genesis 27:41; 32:6-8I. JACOB'S RETURN TO CANAAN: GENESIS 32:24-30What family members accompanied Jacob on his return to Canaan? Genesis 32:22aHow had God blessed Jacob while he stayed with Laban? Genesis 32:3-4Where was Jacob left alone on his return to Canaan? Genesis 32:22bWhom did Jacob encounter while he was alone? Genesis 32:23-24aWhat happened between Jacob and the person he encountered? Genesis 32:24bHow long did the struggle between Jacob and the man last at the Jabbok River? Genesis 32:24bWhat did the man do to gain an advantage in the struggle with Jacob? Genesis 32:25What did the man request of Jacob? Why? Genesis 32:26aWhat did Jacob want to receive if he ended the struggle? Genesis 32:26bWhy do you think Jacob was able to hold his own in the struggle?Who was the person with whom Jacob wrestled? Hosea 12:3-4What personal question did the man ask Jacob? Genesis 32:27Why do you think this man asked Jacob his name?What new name did Jacob receive from the man? Genesis 32:28a (The name "Jacob" means "supplanter".)What did Jacob's new name mean? Genesis 28:28bWhy was the new name appropriate for Jacob? (It explains Jacob’s struggles in life.) Genesis 32:28cWhat kind of changes in Jacob’s life did the new name imply?What personal question did Jacob ask the man? What was the man's reply? Genesis 32:29abWhy do you think the man did not give Jacob his name?What did the man grant Jacob? Genesis 32:26b, 29cWhat did Jacob name the place where he wrestled with the man? Genesis 32:30aWhat does the name "Peniel" mean? Genesis 32:30bWhom did the man who wrestled with Jacob represent?Whom did Jacob think he had wrestled? Genesis 32:30bWho do you think won the wrestling match? Explain your answer.How did the wrestling match affect Jacob spiritually and physically? Genesis 32:30b-31What is a Jewish custom practiced because of Jacob’s struggle at Peniel? Genesis 32:32 ................
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