Message: “SERVICE – Wrestling with God” from Zach Schlegel

Genesis 32:1-32

Introduction

We celebrate strength not weakness. We spend hours in the gym to get strong physically and long hours at work to develop financial strength. We study hard to gain intellectual strength. Strength provides self-reliance.

Jacob wanted to be first from the day he was born. It marked the trajectory of his life. He would do whatever it took to get what he wanted. He was very self-reliant, and from what we have already studied, he was pretty good at it. As we’ve watched his life unfold, we see evidence of his trust in God. Yet, the engine of his heart is never fully turned over to God. He is entrenched in self-reliance.

He is now just on the outskirts of the Promised Land. In order for Jacob to enter the Promised Land, he must forsake his self-reliance. To enter the kingdom of God, we must be God-reliant, not self-reliant. Is real change possible after a lifetime of self-reliance?

Sermon Outline

1. Beware of lingering self-reliance. Vs. 1-21
2. Boast in weakness that leads to God-reliance. Vs. 22-32

Scripture References: Genesis 32:1-32

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From Series: "From Creation to New Creation - Genesis"

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