Weakness

With this mysterious story, our series reaches its dramatic climax. Jacob’s wrestling with God encapsulates his life and signals his transformation. It also helps us appreciate how we can grow into healthier versions of ourselves.

One of the most subversive elements of Scripture is the way the Lord elevates and cares for women. This passage might be read as a story about a man and his two wives; but it is also a story about God drawing a beloved daughter close, choosing her to serve his plan to redeem the world.

How do we deal with anxiety–everything from garden variety worry to crunching panic? How do we bolster courage and develop faith to address this? These are just some of practical helps we discover in the classic story of David and Goliath.