*These notes come from Bob Deffinbaugh’s study on Genesis 32 at Bible.org
- Jacob sought to let Esau know that he had become prosperous and was not coming back to take Esau’s wealth
- Jacob’s prayer is the first one recorded in Genesis
- God not Esau opposed Jacob’s entrance into Canaan
- Moses did not tell us God could not overcome Jacob only that he did not
- Jacob realized only important thing was to be blessed by God
- God’s statement was a prophetic announcement
- The word of God was the only claim Jacob had upon God
- Cling to God and trust Him to do as He has promised for the blessing of eternal life
*Link to study on the rest of the chapters in Genesis
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