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Sep 9, 2016 · Life of Jacob: With Eirik Berg, Jacob Sartorius, Ariel Martin, Johnny Orlando. The biographical true story of a young artist in the dark ages. He searches for the truth behind the plague that has wiped out half his village. Can the mysterious Rill of Death be behind it all?
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- 2016-09-09
- Biography, Drama, Horror
- Eirik Berg, Jacob Sartorius, Ariel Martin
Jacob is interviewed by Forbes Magazine. They ask him "Would you ever date a fan?". He replies "no". However, behind the scenes, he has met the love of his life - Ariel, a fan. Rill of Death is not happy.
- Who Is Jacob in The Bible?
- The Early Life of Jacob
- Jacob’s Ladder Dream
- The Family Life of Jacob
- The Twelve Tribes of Israel from Jacob’s Sons
- Jacob Struggles
- Jacob Redemption and Legacy
- Conclusion
Jacob is first introduced in the book of Genesis 25 as the younger twin brother of Esau, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. From his birth, he came out of his mother’s womb holding Esau’s hill and he was named Jacob. Jacob’s name means “heel-catcher” or “supplanter,” reflecting his tendency to deceive and manipulate others for his own gain. ...
Jacob and Esau
Genesis 27 records one of the most famous episodes in Jacob’s life, his acquisition of Esau’s birth right which he obtained by tricking his older brother into selling it to him for a bowl of lentil soup. Later, with the help of his mother Rebekah, Jacob deceived Isaac into giving him the blessing that was intended for Esau, leading to a bitter feud between Jacob and Esau. The passage in Genesis 27:11-13 records, “Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, “But my brother Esau is a hairy man while I ha...
Despite Jacob’s flaws and mistakes, Jacob also experienced moments of profound spiritual insight and transformation. One such moment was his encounter with God at Bethel recorded in Genesis 28:10-22, where he saw a ladder reaching to heaven and received a promise from God that he would be blessed and his descendants would inherit the land. At the t...
Jacob and Rachel
In Genesis 29-30, Jacob’s family life was also marked by complexity and conflict, particularly in his relationships with his wives and children. Jacob met the loveof his life and was deeply in love with Rachel, the younger daughter of his uncle Laban, but was tricked into marrying her older sister Leah instead. Eventually, Jacob was able to marry Rachel as well, but the rivalry between the two sisters continued to cause tension and strife within the family. Now we see Jacob’s actions catching...
Jacobs Twelve Sons: Overview
Jacob, whose name was later changed by God to Israel, had twelve sons and one daughter, each with their own unique personalities and destinies. His sons became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. Joseph and Benjamin, the sons of Rachel (the love of his life), was favored by Jacob. Other Jacob’s sons resented Joseph, as he was highly favored by Jacob than all of them. They sold him into slavery, leading to a series of events that would ultimately bring Jacob’s family to Egypt and set the...
Simeon
Simeon along with his brother Levi, avenged their sister Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah. Dinah was raped by Shechem, the son of Hamor (the leader of Hivite).
Levi
Levi is the one whom together with his brother Simeon avenged their sister Dinah, as already discussed above. In spite of what Levi and his brother did, God choose Levi’s tribe to serve in the priesthood ministry. How gracious is our God. He became the ancestor of the Levites, who were the priestly tribe.
Judah
Judah became the ancestor of the royal line of David and ultimately of Jesus (The lion of Judah). If I were to describe Judah in two words it would be “RESPONSIBLE” and “SELFLESS”. Judah is one of the remarkable sons of Jacob, and not because he was found blameless, but for the sacrifices he made for his family. Judah’s status as a responsible and selfless role model stems from several defining moments in his life.
Jacob and Laban
Jacob flees from his angry brother Esau to his mother’s homeland, where he met and stayed with his uncle Laban. Jacob’s relationship with his uncle Laban was also fraught with tension and conflict. Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah instead of Rachel, and later changed Jacob’s wages multiple times, leading to further disputes between them.
Jacob Fears Esau’s Revenge
Jacob’s fear of Esau dates back to a long-standing family feud that we discussed at the beginning. As Jacob’s family grew and prospered, he became increasingly fearful of retribution from his brother Esau, whom he had wronged many years before. In anticipation of a confrontation, Jacob sent gifts and messengers ahead of him, hoping to appease Esau’s anger. After Jacob had sent gifts and messengers ahead of him, he stayed behind and had a powerful encounter with the angel of God the whole nigh...
Jacob’s Wrestling with God
One of the most enigmatic episodes in Jacob’s life is his wrestling with God at Peniel recorded in Genesis 32:22-32. He named the place Peniel which means “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved”. This was before Jacob’s encounter with Esau. In this encounter, Jacob struggled with an angel of God all night long, refusing to let go until he received a blessing. As a result, Jacob’s name was changed to Israel, meaning “he who struggles with God.” Jacob like many of us, he truste...
Jacob’s name change
While Jacob was wrestling with God, he ultimately found redemption and transformation. His name was changed to Israel, reflecting his spiritual journey and his identity as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel “One who struggles with God”. The scripture in Genesis 32:25-28 “When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Then he said, ‘Let me go, for the day has broken.’ But Jacob said, ‘I wil...
The Legacy of Jacob
Jacob’s legacy includes his role as the father of the 12 tribes of Israel, his relationship with God, and his perseverance through adversity. His story continues to be an important part of our Christian lives.
The life of Jacob was marked by both triumphs and struggles. He wrestled with God and received a new name, Israel, which means “he who struggles with God.” He also had a contentious relationship with his twin brother, Esau, and was forced to flee from him after stealing his birth right and blessing. He was faced with even bigger struggles while he ...
Jul 20, 2022 · Join us as we continue to look at the Life of Jacob in this Bible Study series on the Book of Genesis.
- 25 min
- 464
- Webster Memorial United Church
Join us in a Bible study on the life of Jacob. Learn the character of this patriarch and how lessons from his life apply today.
Oct 2, 2020 · with reference to the story of Jacob, who never gives up. "Bible Explorers" is an exciting bible story animation serie about 6 kids exploring stories about heroes of faith in the Old Testament ...
- 11 min
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- Bible Kids
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