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The Journey of Jacob: From Mahanaim to Peniel and the Encounter with God

This exploration delves into Jacob's transformative journey as he moves from Mahanaim, a double camp, to Peniel, where he encounters God. Engaging with themes of struggle, faith, and divine presence, it reflects on Jacob's emotional flight from fear and uncertainty towards a profound meeting with the Divine. The narrative intertwines biblical references, poetry, and introspective musings, capturing the essence of seeking God amidst turmoil and finding strength through belief. The passage emphasizes the powerful moments that shape faith and understanding.

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The Journey of Jacob: From Mahanaim to Peniel and the Encounter with God

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  1. 32:1-33:20

  2. 32:1-33:20 Mahanaim ~ Double camp

  3. 32:1-33:20 R. Jabbok

  4. 32:1-33:20 Jabbok ~ from a Hebrew word for emptying

  5. 32:1-33:20 I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways Of my own mind; and in the mist of tears I hid from Him, and under running laughter. Up vistaed hopes I sped; And shot, precipitated, Adown Titanic glooms of chasmed fears, From those strong Feet that followed, followed after. The Hound of Heaven Frances Thompson

  6. 32:1-33:20 Israel ~ Ruled by God

  7. 32:1-33:20 Peniel ~ Face of God

  8. 32:1-33:20 Then He said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing." John 20:27

  9. 32:1-33:20 Enough (v. 9) ~ rab - abundant, excess Enough (v. 11) ~ kol– full, whole

  10. 32:1-33:20 Succoth Shechem R. Jabbok

  11. 32:1-33:20 El Elohe Israel ~ God, the God of Israel

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