Lesson_59_Jacob_Prepares

Jacob is finally going home, but his past is coming back to haunt him. He sends messengers ahead to his

brother Esau, hoping to make peace. The messengers return with terrifying news: Esau is marching toward

them with 400 men! Jacob is paralyzed by fear, assuming Esau is coming to massacre his entire family. In his

panic, Jacob does two things: he prays his first truly desperate prayer (reminding God of His promises), and he

formulates a brilliant tactical plan. He divides his camp in two, and sends massive waves of expensive

livestock ahead to 'appease' Esau's anger. Today, we explore the reality of facing our fears, the math of

dividing a camp, and the psychology of a perfectly timed gift.