Read Genesis 32.22- 32. In 32.22-32: Jacob wrestles with God. This is an ancient story that has played several roles in its long history. The story explained the reason for the place name, Peniel ("face of God" v. 30). It also explained the reason for the dietary law that the Israelites do not eat the thigh muscle of any animal (v. 32) and the reason for the change of Jacob's name to Israel ( v. 28). Jacob's life as an individual becomes a portrait of Israel's life as a nation. Israel as a people will struggle with God and limp away with a blessing. In verse 24: The sudden unexplained appearance of a man in the night suggests a mysterious or supernatural figure. In verse 25: Jacob was winning the wrestling match until he was crippled by a wrestler's trick that dislocated his hip. In verse 28: The identity of the "man" is now revealed Jacob has striven with God. In verse 30: Jacob's experience is remarkable in light of a prevailing Older Testament tradition that no human can see God face to face and live (Ex 33.11-23; Judg 6.22-230. Comments or Questions..
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