Genesis 32 Commentary: Why Did God Wrestle With Jacob?

Pastor Adam Martin explains why God wrestled with Jacob in Genesis 32, and the amazing connection that moment has with the cross.
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Jacob was always looking for things that would validate him as a man.
04:46 - If you want to hear from God, it takes getting alone. You've got to get rid of all the noise and distraction.
5:08 - Who did Jacob wrestle with?
08:56 - In God’s kindness, he gave Jacob the affirmation and blessing that he had been chasing everywhere else.
09:31 - Where else do we see God feigning weakness in order to bless man?
09:59 - Genesis 32 is the first picture that we have of how God would redeem us.
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[@marckgaddi9316]

Wow i didn't realize thia book of genesis is all i need to understand what God wants to tell us. He is Mighty,big,patient, understanding and so on. Im just in awe How God is. He deserves all the Praises. I love you Lord so so much please help us to be faithful until the day you come. Hallelujah

[@BrownxPrid3]

As a wrestler, this makes me believe that wrestling is a biblical sport.

[@leovel818]

The most biblical maybe yes. Because as far as I know you don’t hit or kick, you only use certain techniques to make your opponent surrender

[@IdahoBrotherInChrist]

Ephesians 6:10-20

[@dewuanjohnson1362]

One night I was on my knees praying to God that I wanted to hear his voice like other people do . Because I wasn’t really understanding what was he doing in my life so this morning 07/2/22I was laying in my bed and I asked God out loud around 20 times can I hear your voice and to speak to me God . And all of a sudden for the left side of my head to my left ear I heard Israel clear as day . My father died in 2012 and I never got a chance to get any love from him but I didn’t know who my father was until last summer. When I was born the Doctors wanted to break my hip to fix it my mom and grandma did not let them do it story short I was fighting with God doing of the world and With my R&B music. And it wasn’t until last week on Saturday that I surrender to God . When I was in Atlanta when my Organization voted me in on the spot to be the national chaplain and I started to hear my calling to minster to God people through my testimonies and through Gospel music.

[@amirjones4957]

AMEN!

[@kevindmontedmonte5596]

God is always Faithful when we call him.God heard your prayers.God has shown you your path you have to take.Be faithful obedient and humble yourself and he will give you the desires of your heart

[@jordanjamison8890]

GLORY BE TO GOD. We thank you GOD FOR your life!

[@nztrp3082]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing

[@LetsTalkWithLisa1]

Hallelujah!!!!!!!💯💪🏿🙏🏿

[@robynpearce5433]

I found it interesting how Esau ran excitedly and happily to meet his brother - I was expecting him to be bitter. I learnt from Esau about forgiving and learning what is more important than things is family.

[@ryancairns139]

This is a great analysis. I think it's important also the timing of it: Jacob is headed back to meet Esau for the first time after having wronged him; Esau had vowed to kill him and is bringing 400 men with him. Jacob, through all his wit and mischief and flattery, is finally at a reckoning. He has reached the limits of his ability to rule by his cleverness alone; he now finally, humbly, wrestles with the idea that he needs God - that he CANNOT do it alone any longer.

[@aquipeh5329]

Amen

[@shadyflipful]

So is it a metaphor? Or did he wrestle with Jesus (Christophony) or a God being I don’t know what to think😅

[@None-if3mo]

​@@shadyflipful he did wrestle with God. But it is also a metaphor at the same time, a metaphor for us the bible readers.

[@mlhandy]

Thank you so much for this video. You explained this topic so well. The example you gave of wrestling with your young sons and letting them win really brought the the message home for me.

[@ramish123]

This story was a hard one to wrap my head around. I "Wrestled" with it a lot this last year (pun intended lol). Thank you Pastor Adam for making it clear as day. My Dad used to wrestle with me, best memories ever! That memory now is redefined as reminder that my confidence and blessing does not come from myself, but from my God...

[@theonlyqueenyouknow]

Wow!!! I needed to hear this. Praise God!!

[@BaileyHorak]

Before I watched this video I was really confused about the passage, but now that I’ve watched this video I understand it to my best ability! Thank you so much for making this video! I know you’re going to help a lot of Christians by making these videos on ur channel

[@lkc121]

appreciate the insight how God wants us to chase him for His blessings and not the blessings of the world which Jacob so easily got with his cheating and supplanting. God feigning weakness for us to get His blessings. What a revelation! TQ

[@mackenziekim9356]

I got a better understanding of the passage now. Thank you so much!

[@universallyspeaking556tikt7]

I am 20 years old and have a traumatic brain injury from an assault in 2016. My name is Jacob, i don’t feel like I am an important figure but I feel as if me and Jacob have something in common

[@universallyspeaking556tikt7]

My father walked out on me he said I wasn’t his.. it’s like his story and mine are the same

[@MegaBpop]

Jacob you are an important person that matters in the world. My belated brother was 35 y o when he became a paraplegic from drinking and driving . His marriage was already falling apart from his addicting habits. My brother went to live with mum parents after he was released from the hospital. My brother joined the church and in living his his wheelchair he participated in many fundraisers . Then to join the church’s men’s group to provide free ultrasounds to any pregnant mom co templatinf aboetion. My brother was not a perfect nor am I, but I feel his trauma helped saved lives. My brother got older and in 8/20 he got COVID and past away. Bottom line, my brother mattered and you matter . Others will see how strong you are in fighting which will make them feel that they can fight for a healthier life too.

[@terryanndouglas4258]

I'm blessed by this word

[@carolinarichards7066]

This helped a lot and helped me have a really good perspective on it thank you

[@SeacoastChurch]

Glad it helped!

[@jessimoleapen7471]

Powerful message. Thank you so much.

[@abimbolahundogan]

Best explanation so far…. Thanks

[@staciebonner3411]

THANK YOU. I never really understood this passage but your commentary helped! It's so clear.

[@fireesh9789]

Finally understanding! And the hip- a reminder! Thank you for your clear concise explanation!

[@felipebrito4656]

Like many others, I was confused by this passage. Now I finally understand it. There’s so many lessons for my own life. Amen!

[@ashirgill1141]

Praise the Lord 👑❤

[@PrinceofHoods]

Wonderful. Thank you, brother.

[@ket_zees_reads6516]

Thanks for sharing this. It really clarified the chapter for me, I also loved how you mentioned the cross, because all the Bible connects to that moment when Jesus died for our sins to be forgiven by the Father. God Bless ✝️

[@crush4561]

Thank you so much!! God Bless!!

[@vivekjoseph2435]

Thank you it really helped

[@bboy7324]

Amen glory be to GOD in the highest 🙏

[@chgomez101]

I needed this today! 🙌🏽 Thank you!

[@Grzmnky]

This answer is actually very well thought out and explained.

[@leannemurphy8159]

Thankyou. This beautiful teaching unpacked such a blessing to me. So helpful

[@daisysheridan5086]

This is the best explanation I’ve heard on this chapter. I appreciate you taking the time to break this down for others to understand. Thank you!

[@savannahlovesjesus9769]

this is beautiful i can relate

[@inJesusname1992]

Amazing!!!May the LORD GOD and his son the LORD Jesus Christ (which are one) bless you all❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mathewgarza3436]

Glory to God

[@AnuMadhubhashinie]

wow. thanks so much for this! totally understandable now! love from Sri Lanka

[@tl5404]

Wow. This was SO helpful. Such a good no gimmicks straight to the point well researched, well thought out, well structured sermon . Thank you!

[@TheBRUNOyouKNOW]

Soooooooooooooo good!! Great explanation! Thank you so much!

[@jordanjamison8890]

This blessed me soo much!

[@peruvianrocoto]

Thank you love this talk on the passage

[@SimonMackUK77]

Excellent overview and insights here. Thank you from the UK. God is good.

[@medicaldispensary7660]

This Is So Awesome... Pray That God Continue To Enlighten Your Mind ... That The Heart Of All Humanity will also Be Enlightened and Blessed

[@gerriepansegrouw2195]

THANK YOU!!!

[@scottc3165]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@katie0698]

Soo beautiful, thank you!!

[@beautiful80sladies22]

Good morning....pastor I hope you are able to read this.....this commentary is powerful. This represents many men who have had limited biological father validation...at least that is how I receive this. You helped with a question I had. God bless ✝️. Your talent could give you increased earthly wealth. Be leery of that

[@jenniferrivera8627]

This was a great video. Makes you understand so well

[@marial3231]

Wow amazing thank you 🙏🏼

[@naomi9436]

Powerful

[@beatrixkiddo5]

I've been seeking understanding of this event for months. I greatly appreciate you going over it. I couldn't make sense of it. I tend to believe whenever God is seen he's actually Jesus. I wondered if he was literally wrestling Jesus, hanging from his foot screaming "I'll let go if you bless me" similar to his birth as the heal grabber.

[@christianrodriguez3628]

Awesome!

[@knowstitches7958]

Absolutely brilliant 1001 nights story

[@sidneyokutoi8293]

Very powerful

[@fernandoelder45]

God bless you pastor. I am from Brazil, and gonna share this with my friends. Thanks!

[@vamliguiv4181]

I'll pray for your friend's to hear him, God bless brother.

[@kennall45]

This is beautiful! Thank you!

[@rainbowministries2333]

Thank you🙏

[@mollysansom8972]

Love the book of Genesis

[@Menyhard]

Good stuff amen

[@abnercarvajal1768]

I understand the meaning of this story.

[@aquastar4336]

Lol God has a thing with names🥰 He's so sweet!

[@columkenn]

Interesting video, thanks

[@maxalcindor7130]

Great analogy with the kid thanks

[@andraniles7659]

This is perfect! Wow! Thank you

[@lauzimwalaa]

So goood

[@violetgutierrez5315]

👏🏽💜💜💜😭 love it, God is our blessing

[@stuartforeman7584]

God in flesh sets this event far apart from other events

[@jk07ist]

Amen!

[@giancarlooviedo5753]

"He told him it was Esau**" @ 3min not Isaac lol.... this video is super helpful! Thank you for the history behind the customs.

[@MegaBpop]

Very observant!!

[@evelynfrederick]

What I love about the fact that he wrestled with God is that it was God's way of legitimizing Jacob's blessing. Jacob had to earn it the right way

[@charleschi843]

Just became a fan of the UFC. Thanks.

[@lchambers56]

All I do is struggle. I struggle with myself, with God, who I am, with sin, etc. I want desperately to have genuine closeness with God and it just seems to elude me at every turn. My life is seemingly one disaster after another and it got to the point yesterday that I yelled at God for 20 minutes. I was going to get a job, only to find that that I was not eligible to re-hired. I'm behind on my rent, almost out of food, and likely about to be evicted. I know could fix those things if He so chose, but I just want my heart fixed, my mind fixed, my soul fixed and I just want this gulf between God and I to be sealed. I know my life is of my own making but it seems I can do nothing to change it. I'm afraid years will go on as they always have, me suffering, me being on the outs with God and I'll eventually die this way. Will God ever choose to bless me? I have no idea.....

[@myrevolution92]

I feel the same, wanting to change and praying to be changed but repeating patterns in my life ( if my own making) that only seem to hurt me and get me further from the closeness with God that I want though it seems another part of me runs from. I struggle with who I am and how I am. Thank you for sharing this comment. God shows me He is with me in many ways but there is a deeper level I want to get to. A song that touched my heart ( not many do is “ Touch of Heaven” by David funk. Please listen to it. I will pray that God will speak to you in a big way that you know is for you. God bless you

[@stacysmith7387]

I get a lot out of your smart interpretations of theses parables when you’re Adding practical information and your research to it.

[@Gerardo-dt8xf]

I strongly relate with Jacob now lol

[@bayleenicole2096]

I always wondered, when God told him to let go and Jacob said no not until you bless me, why god blessed him but ended up dislocating his hip

[@Leah_ur_girl]

Because if he didn't Jacob would continue to ask him to be blessed and there would be nothing to stop God from blessing him. Ya know? Keep on asking and it will be given

[@nicholaslash8760]

Been watchin the sky and noticed jupiter in the hip of aquarius for awhile. Wonder if that's what they are meaning

[@allisonsmith9050]

How do you rectify Hosea 12:5 (4) in the Christian bible? 4 He struggled with the angel and overcame him; he wept and begged for his favor. He found him at Bethel(L) and talked with him there-

[@SuperCalmCrew]

Excuses me whiles I let the water works. 😭

[@axelcarrasco90]

Can you do John 1:18 And Genesis 32:22 can you make a video of both of them

[@countesserzabeth1812]

Wow.. what a a realization,.i was reading the bible.,- the stoy of jacob and esau, i didnt get it...now i know

[@thedon978]

“God feigning weakness to bless man: Jesus Christ crucified.” Powerful. Thank you, Reverend.

[@ashirgill1141]

Hallelujah 🇮🇱❤

[@barakabh]

Is it written in your book that Jacob our father changed the name to Israel?

[@Ifyouonlyknewtruth]

Because they are both spirit and mortal on earth .

[@alt041]

Was it Jesus that he was wrestling with?

[@AnnaBulaklak369]

I believe it was an angel.

[@spartangates836]

I believe so.

[@Masa-we2fu]

I didn't know about this story ( I am not quite religiously knowledgeable) until I saw a beautiful painting of beautiful angel who was so lightly holding a man struggling with him, angel looked like he was obviously powerful over the man but he let him trying to win. That is what I saw in this painting. But afterwards I found what is the story about the painting and I must say I still don't understand this story, although I am looking for explanations. The painting I saw was by Gustave Dore.

[@mariagraffelner5216]

Thank you! That was beautifully stated & explained very well. God bless all!

[@jamesbarr4392]

Who's was there mother and where was she from? And was esau red and hairy at birth?

[@kungfumantis97]

I'd definitely lose to God in arm wrestling.

[@lawrence1318]

The better question is: "Why is it that God couldn't defeat Jacob?"

[@DavisRodriguez-ed4ec]

GOD didn't wrestler Jacob Jacob wrestler which GOD for he's blessings Because he was chosen by God Because Jacob listen the voice of God Because he was listening the voice of God he when to meet God at the mountains ,but didn't know But Jacob was very valuable for God to do he's wheel

[@kavehtube]

In book Hosea Jacob wins

[@joymahiko]

The REAL question is: Why did JACOB wrestle with God?

[@agathaneo1675]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL PREACHING AND SHARING ON JACOB. BUT SORRY TO SAY I STILL DONT UNDERSTAND. I STILL PITY ESAU ....WHY ? HIS BIRTH RIGHTS WAS SNATCHED AWAY AS HE TRUSTED HIS OWN BROTHER TO BE HONEST.... JACOB HIS HEEL SNATCHER. LOOKS LIKE HE IS BLESSED BY MANY GRACE. THIS CHEATER SINNED AND WAS FORGIVEN WITHOUT REPENTANCE. GREATER THE SIN & GREATER THE GRACE IT SEEMS ...... MY FAITH US HARRASSED AGAIN WITH MISPLACED JUSTICE & LOVE AND UNDESERVED GRACE. EKS... DISGUSTING....