Genesis 32:22–33:20 "Jacob Faces God"

It's been 20 years since Jacob was in Canaan. Now, as he returns, he comes to his biggest challenge yet—a wrestling match with God Himself. In this we have illustrated what Christ has done for us by His suffering and His cross. He has gone into combat, been wounded for the sake of His people, and been risen up in ultimate blessing. In this message we learn that believers sometimes wrestle with God, but that we have the assurance that though He wounds us, it is in order to bless us reconcile us to Himself and to others.