It's OK to find yourself
Wrestling with God
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Constructive ChallengeS Help Us Grow
The path of growing—both individually and as a group—cannot be traveled without effort. God's promises make this work possible. God makes an environment where you can try, and in trying, learn. In a few minutes, you'll read a story about Jacob and his journey of growth as he faced the frightening task of meeting his brother, Esau—whom he had betrayed and deceived. In this story, you'll hear of Jacob wrestling with God. Before we read, let’s remind ourselves of what God has promised. Everyone should read the larger words aloud together, and one person should read the verses that accompany them.
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God promisesthat I am safe.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. PSALM 5:11
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2/7
God promisesthat I am free.
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.PSALM 119:45
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3/7
God promisesthat I am accepted, no matter what.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.ROMANS 8:38-39
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God promisesto be with me in struggle.
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.PSALM 9:10
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5/7
God promisesto shape me through challenge.
Count it all joy, brothers and sisters, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.JAMES 1:2
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6/7
God promisesto strengthen me for what’s ahead.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.PSALM 119:28
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God promisesthat love - not fear - defines me.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.1 JOHN 4:19
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JACOB'S WRESTLING
Read the story of Jacob's wrestling. Select three volunteers (if you're doing this Spotlight with a group) for the following roles: A narrator, Jacob and God.
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Jacob faced the challenge and God pushed him. It wasn't easy, but it was good.
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Thank You
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Transcript
It's OK to find yourself
Wrestling with God
Start
Constructive ChallengeS Help Us Grow
The path of growing—both individually and as a group—cannot be traveled without effort. God's promises make this work possible. God makes an environment where you can try, and in trying, learn. In a few minutes, you'll read a story about Jacob and his journey of growth as he faced the frightening task of meeting his brother, Esau—whom he had betrayed and deceived. In this story, you'll hear of Jacob wrestling with God. Before we read, let’s remind ourselves of what God has promised. Everyone should read the larger words aloud together, and one person should read the verses that accompany them.
NEXT
1/7
God promisesthat I am safe.
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. PSALM 5:11
NEXT
2/7
God promisesthat I am free.
I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.PSALM 119:45
NEXT
3/7
God promisesthat I am accepted, no matter what.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.ROMANS 8:38-39
NEXT
4/7
God promisesto be with me in struggle.
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.PSALM 9:10
NEXT
5/7
God promisesto shape me through challenge.
Count it all joy, brothers and sisters, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.JAMES 1:2
NEXT
6/7
God promisesto strengthen me for what’s ahead.
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.PSALM 119:28
NEXT
7/7
God promisesthat love - not fear - defines me.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.1 JOHN 4:19
NEXT
JACOB'S WRESTLING
Read the story of Jacob's wrestling. Select three volunteers (if you're doing this Spotlight with a group) for the following roles: A narrator, Jacob and God.
READ
NEXT
Jacob faced the challenge and God pushed him. It wasn't easy, but it was good.
NEXT
NEXT
Thank You
Please continue to the nextportion of the Spotlight.