Teaching Passage: Genesis 32:22-32
Striving With God
OUTLINE:
Positioning (v. 22-24a)
Wrestling (v. 24b-26)
“Prevailing” (v. 27-29)
Remembering (v. 30-32)
Theophany - “an appearance or manifestation of God… in temporary forms perceptible to the external senses” - Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible
The purpose of theophanies is to show God’s people that:
He is with them
He is sovereign
He will deliver them
He will lead them
Theophanies ultimately point to Christ
Scripture for Reflection:
Exodus 14:14
2 Corinthians 12:9–10
Proverbs 3:5-6
Isaiah 41:10
Colossians 1:9 - 2:15
Ephesians 6:10–13
Set List:
Bring Us Peace
What Child is This
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Light of the World
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing