Genesis 32:1-33:20 | Bible Study Questions - Covenant Hope Church Dubai

OBSERVATION

Where was Jacob going? (Genesis 31:3,18)
Who met him on his way? (Genesis 32:1)
What did Jacob call the place where he met the angels of God? (Genesis 32:2)
What (message) Where & Why did Jacob send messengers to his brother Esau? (Genesis 32:3-5,20)
What news did the messengers bring to Jacob? (Genesis 32:6)
Why & What steps does Jacob take to prepare for his encounter with Esau? (Genesis 32:7-21)
Whom did Jacob wrestle with in verses 24-32? (Genesis 32:22-32)
List the significant events that took place during the wrestling incident. (Genesis 32:22-32)
How does Esau react to seeing Jacob? (Genesis 33:4,9)
Where does Jacob go after parting ways with Esau? What does he build there? What does he call it? (Genesis 33:17-20)

What does the preparation of Jacob reveal about his character & state of mind? (Genesis 32:1-21)
Why is Jacob so afraid of Esau?
What are the key elements of Jacob’s prayer in verse 9-12?(Genesis 32:9-12)
What is the significance of Jacob wrestling with God?(Genesis 32:22-32) ( Ref. Hosea 12:4)
What is the significance of Esau’s actions towards Jacob ?
Why doesn’t Jacob go to Seir as he said he would?
What is the significance of the altar erected by Jacob?