Jacob Wrestles and Is Renamed Israel

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(00:00) Those searching for an eternal companion can learn valuable lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah.
(04:18) “He shall send his angel before thee to help” in Genesis 24.20.
(06:47) A caution: The Lord may have not chosen one particular person to be your spouse.
(09:16) The servant’s test of how to choose an eternal companion. If you are looking for a 3-3 marriage, be a 3!
(23:05) Four ways to read the text, with three important lenses. The temple symbolism of Rebekah at the well.
(30:17) Abraham marries Keturah after the death of Sarah.
(33:15) The sons of Ishmael and their “castles” in Genesis 25.12-18.
(34:50) Abraham died and was gathered to his people. These verses echo eternal truths regarding the reunification of families in the Spirit World after death.
(38:38) Rebekah and Isaac have twins named Jacob and Esau. These men represent two nations.
(45:51) Esau is the progenitor of the Edomites.
(49:20) Esau sells the birthright in Genesis 25.29-34. Esau’s tears remind us to not despise the blessings within our reach.
(57:46) The people of the covenant always seek sacred places to commune with God.
(1:03:13) The literal reading (peshat) of Genesis 27.1-40 with 4 points of emphasis from the Institute Manual.
(1:10:27) Patterns, types, and figures may provide deeper meaning to Genesis 27. Reading this text with an allegorical (remez) and sacred temple approach (sod).
(1:21:36) The three fold structure of the creation and the three Patriarchs may increase our understanding of temple symbolism and show us Rebekah’s essential purpose in this story.
(1:31:10) We can accept the responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant by sharing the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jacob’s story emphasizes the importance of keeping the covenant in the family first.
(1:36:46) The geopolitical situation between Judah and Israel may have influenced the text.
(1:38:29) The Book of Mormon teaches that when we treat family like the enemy, we open the door to the real enemy.
(1:39:42) “Jacob’s Ladder” can be viewed as a heavenly vision of the Lord. Bethel as a representation of modern-day temples.
(1:47:56) Jacob meets Rachel at a well. The matriarchs are often associated with water.
(1:50:02) Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah first since she is the older sister. He then marries Rachel, but serves 7 years for her because he loves her. The challenges of plural marriage.
(1:53:47) The image of opening a mother’s womb as a manifestation of heavenly power. The sanctity of life is very important to God.
(1:58:30) The names of the children of Israel are puns that expose the rivalry between the sisters Rachel and Leah.
(2:06:20) Faith in God includes faith in his timing, even for righteous desires. God remembered Rachel and he will remember you.
(2:09:11) The Lord (or an angel) tells Jacob to leave Haran. Jacob and Laban hold a contest regarding the fertility of their flocks. Rachel hides Laban’s “household gods.”
(2:14:41) Jacob’s reconciliation with Laban through a covenant.
(2:18:38) Jacob asks God for a blessing to endure well and reconcile with Esau in Genesis 32. Jacob wrestles with a “man” or God. A comparison between Jacob’s wrestle in Genesis and Enos’ wrestle in the Book of Mormon.
(2:25:06) Jacob’s name is changed to Israel, which can mean “let God prevail.” We also receive a new name when we become followers of Christ and in other times of our lives. The symbol of the embrace.

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