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7336741THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JACOBhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-and-ministry-of-jacob-1230008818355/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6915607/image.jpg?v=638762982090900000185185MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p>After Abraham in line of relevance to the Jewish nation, come Jacob whose twelve sons became the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is the grandson of Abraham and Sarah, the son of Isaac and Rebekah. The name Jacob means Supplanter (Gen.25:26), that was later changed to Israel when he wrestled with God. He tricked his older brother, Esau out of birthright and parental blessing. When he felt that his life was being threatened by Esau; he fled to Haran in Mesopotamia to his uncle Leban who outsmarted him. He had twelve sons and one daughter, Dinah. Jacob wrestled with God and had his name changed to Israel. Jacob and his family moved to Egypt to escape famine. He died at the age of 147 and is traditional buried in the Cave of Machpelah.</p><p>Jacob had a robust relationship with God. He is known for his dream of a ladder ascending to Heaven (Gen.28:16), for wrestling with an angel and prevailed 9Gen.32:22-31),He is considered the third and final patriarch of the Jewish people and the forefather of the Israelites. Jacob is considered a role model of struggle and restoration.</p><p>The story of Jacob is replete with intrigues, and suspense. It is a delicate story of a younger twins that started struggle in the womb, passed through trauma of life and rose to prominence. The similarities in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are striking. In their stories, we see the importance of family and the influence of example. Themes like deceit, favouritism, family strife, unexpected blessing, reconciliation, and faith flow through the narratives.</p><p>The book, THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JACOB, is an instructive piece that highlights the danger of favouritism, the genesis pf Jacob an Esau imbroglio, and the need for reliance on God in the wilderness of life. Mostly we see that God is faithful to His promises. He chooses to accomplish His kingdom purposes through sinful people who are willing to believe and trust in Him.He can make those sinful people new-giving Abram the name Abraham, Jacob the name Israel, and making those who believe in Jesus Christ new creations (2 Cor.5:17)</p>...6974148THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JACOB185185https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-and-ministry-of-jacob-1230008818355/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6915607/image.jpg?v=638762982090900000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés