ORIGINS: The Book of Genesis

The Beginning and Meaning of Everything that Matters

Genesis 32:1-33:20 Outline - Jacob continues to make his way back to the land of his fathers, and the LORD brings him safely there:

• 32:1-23 Jacob learns that Esau is coming to meet him, and he prepares himself
• 32:24-32 Jacob sends everything across the Jabbok, and wrestles a man
• 33:1-20 Jacob meets up with Esau, and is brought safely to the land of Canaan

What’s going on in these two chapters?

• The naming of places/objects = 32:2, 32:30, 33:20
• The word, “camp(s)” = 32:1-2, 32:7-8, 32:10, 32:21, 33:8 (“company”), 33:18
• The word “present” = 32:13, 32:18, 32:20-21, 33:10
• The phrase “find favor” = 32:5, 33:8, 33:10, 33:15
• The word “face” = 32:20-21, 32:30, 33:10

Jacob continues on his way and contends with God and encounters Esau along the way, and is brought safely to the land of Canaan.

1. Genesis 32:1-23

2. Genesis 32:24-32

3. Genesis 33:1-20

Think about how this chapter functioned for the children of Israel…

Think about how this chapter can function for us, today…