The Life of Jacob: Reconciliation

Genesis 33
The Life of Jacob: Reconciliation

      Jacob’s conflict with Esau

      Jacob’s plan to resolve the conflict

A. A WORK OF GOD’S GRACE

      1.  The parties

               a.  God’s grace at work in Jacob

               b.  God’s grace at work in Esau

      2.  The process

               a.  A slow process?

               b.  A sudden change?

B. A WORK PURSUED BY FAITH

      1.  The expression of Jacob’s faith

      2.  The evidence of Jacob’s growing faith

      3.  The exercise of Jacob’s strong faith

C. A WORK TO BE CELEBRATED

      “God, the God of Israel” = “Mighty is the God of Israel”

John Olson