Wrestling with God: What Jacob's Struggle Teaches Us About Faith

In this episode, Dan Sanchez is joined by Ridley Barron, Jon Ballard, and Kyle Hess to dive into key moments and themes from the book of Genesis as part of the ongoing chronological Bible reading plan. The group explores profound topics, including Joseph and Judah's contrasting roles in God's plan, the significance of Israel's 400 years in Egypt, and the lessons we can learn from Jacob's wrestling with God. Along the way, they share insights into God's sovereignty, human struggles, and how waiting periods can often be part of divine preparation.

Timestamps:

00:01 - Introduction to the episode and a reflection on the Bible reading plan
01:30 - The connection between Joseph and Judah: Why Judah’s lineage matters
06:16 - God’s unexpected choices: Using broken people to fulfill His purposes
10:08 - 400 years in Egypt: What we can learn from long periods of waiting
17:16 - Time in scripture: How much is skipped between the action
18:59 - Wrestling with God: The significance of Jacob’s encounter and its application today
24:13 - Submission and transformation through struggle
25:34 - Closing thoughts and preview of Job