Jacob: Wrestling in Prayer

Jacob: Wrestling in Prayer Genesis 32: 30

Introduction: Prayer is a complex thing, which can't be reduced to some sort of recipe because: 1. It is supernatural 2. It is the expression of one's deepest feelings and thoughts… 3. It is work

I. The Setting… A. Separation from Laban, Genesis 31:51-55 B. Jacob and his family are by the river Jabbok… Genesis 32:22 C. Troubling news has arrived… Genesis 32:6

II. Jacob was Fearful… vs. 27

Lesson: A. He made wise preparation and prayed… vs. 9-14 B. Jacob was alone… vs. 24

Lesson:

III. The Wrestling Match A. Jacob's opponent identified…, vs. 28, 30 B. Jacob must learn to depend upon God… Proverbs 3:5-6 C. The Explanation of the meaning of the wrestling match… Hosea 12:2-5

IV. Valuable Lessons about Prayer… A. It must be earnest and sincere… Romans 12:12; Colossians 4:2, 12-13 B. Joined with faith… vs. 28 C. Contrition, supplication and confession…

Application: