Knowing Faith

#110 – A Brother's Hug with Dr. Ray Ortlund

Apr 22, 2021

35:20

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Ray Ortlund to talk about the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 33.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Is this for real? After all of what Jacob has done, is this the reaction you expect from Esau? What’s going on here?
Who steps up with nobility and virtue? Is this a pattern in the Bible?
Is this typical brother behavior?
Does anyone else get some strong Joseph in Egypt vibes from this story?
Has Jacob’s wrestling with God led him to this moment? Was that the moment of transformation or is this the moment?
What is the significance of Jacob saying “Please have my blessing” and “I have enough”?
Is this a story of reconciliation and peace?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Ray Ortlund is a pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville, the president of Renewal Ministries, the author of many many books, the husband of author Jani Ortlund for 49 years, a father to four, and a grandfather to 15.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 33, Deuteronomy 9, Romans 2:4, Luke 15:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18, Ephesians 2:14-15

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