Throughout the story of the Bible, God singles out different people, like Jacob, to be the conduit of his blessing to all humanity. But from birth, Jacob consistently acts more like the snake from the garden of Eden than a righteous chosen one of God. He lies his way into blessings that God had intended for him all along. So what will God do? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of blessing and curse in the life of Jacob.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00-17:30)
Part two (17:30-28:20)
Part three (28:20-45:30)
Part four (45:30-1:05:57)

Referenced Resources

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Show Music

“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
“The Great Escape” by Blue Wednesday

Show produced by Cooper Peltz. Edited by Dan Gummel and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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Wrestling God for a Blessing – Genesis E6

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Wrestling God for a Blessing – Genesis E6