Bible Studies on Jacob: Lesson 11 Jacob Wrestles with a "Mysterious Stranger" at Peniel
The Future of Israel as a Theological Question
This essay reflects on the theological question of the future of Israel. Blaising defines "Israel" as a designation for the descendants of Jacob as an ethnic, cultural, and national entity. Consideration of the future of Israel is a question about the national future of the descendants of Jacob. The author does not ask about the future of Israel as a state.
Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace – Déjà Vu All Over Again (Genesis 25:19-34)
In this study Duguid unfolds the story of God's grace through the lives of Jacob and Rebekah in Genesis 25:19-34.
Living in the Light of Inextinguishable Hope – Hope for Dysfunctional Families (Genesis 37:1-11)
This chapter is a character study of Joseph, his brothers, and their father Jacob in Genesis 37:1-11. The authors reflect on the hope of the gospel as portrayed in this passage. Questions for further reflection are added at the chapter's end.
Structure, Style and Context as a Key to Interpreting Jacob's Encounter at Peniel
Israel's House: Reflections on the Use of BYT YSR'L in the Old Testament in the Light of Its Ancient Near Eastern Environment
What is the significance of the self-designation of the descendants of Jacob as the "house of Israel" within its ancient Near Eastern context?
Garden Temple
Beale notes the cultic affinities drawn between the garden of Eden and the temple of Israel. The word pair usually translated as "cultivate" ('abad) and "keep" (shamar) occur together in the Old Testament elsewhere referring only either to Israelites "serving" God and "guarding" (keeping) God's Word, or to priests who "keep" the "service" (or "charge") of the tabernacle.
Travels of Jacob
This map shows Jacob's travel and the location of some of the major events of his early life.
Nations in the Time of the Patriarchs
This map shows some of the ancient nations and state groups of the time of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Travels of the Patriarchs in Genesis
This map provides a picture of some of the travels of the patriarchs Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph through Canaan, as is recorded in Genesis.
The Ancient Near East
What did the world of the Ancient Near East look like? This map shows major cities, rivers and mountains, and important regions (such as Mesopotamia and the Levant) which are related to the earliest biblical accounts of human history. The region where the cities are most concentrated - stretching from Mesopotamia, the Levant (Palestine) and up to the upper regions of the Nile River - is also called the Fertile Crescent.
Attention for Ages
Genesis 32 - Wrestling With God
This article is an explanation of Genesis 32. The event of Jacob wrestling with God took place to teach Jacob to be dependent upon God, and to show God's gracious faithfulness to His covenant.