14: Grappling with God, Part 2

In this episode of The BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent delve into Genesis 32-35, focusing on the life of Jacob. They review the story so far, highlighting Abraham's faith, Isaac's faithfulness, and Jacob's deceitful nature. The discussion covers Jacob's encounter with Esau, his wrestling match where his name is changed to Israel, and the subsequent events involving Dinah and Rachel. The hosts analyze Jacob's character development, his flaws, and his moments of reflection, pondering the themes of wrestling with God, personal identity, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, while also emphasizing the importance of questioning and wrestling with faith.