Last week we saw firsthand the extent to which favoritism, self-interest, and conniving deceit can drive a family into relational and spiritual dysfunction. After stealing his twin brother’s birthright blessing, Jacob escapes Esau’s murderous fury and seeks refuge in Harran, in his uncle’s house. For twenty years, however, Jacob gets a taste of his own medicine as Laban deceives and cheats his nephew. This week we pick back up Jacob’s story as he journeys home preparing for the worst, to face his brother. What takes place that night as Jacob is alone on the banks of the Jabbok has been called “one of the most important events in the history of human redemption”. God wrestles with Jacob until daybreak, leaving him forever changed. With a limp and a new name the Heel-catcher becomes the “Prince of God.”