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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Previously on the chosen people.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
Two nations are in your womb. Two people will come
from you and be separated. One people will be stronger
than the other, and the older shall serve the younger.
Speaker 3 (00:20):
I am sorry, my son, your brother came deceitfully and
took your blessing away.
Speaker 1 (00:28):
The promise has been given.
Speaker 4 (00:30):
To Jacob, that snake. You were right the name him Jacob.
He's a deceiver. He's generate price. Jacob cal you call.
Speaker 1 (00:51):
H oh he sord. Drew out his blade and cut
his hand. He raised his fist to the air, blood
dripping from his palm, down his arm, and onto the dirt.
Speaker 4 (01:07):
Word Father with God, and I put him in the dirt.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
I will have.
Speaker 3 (01:20):
You think you can fight that man.
Speaker 5 (01:23):
He may be a bear, but I am no lamb.
We're twins, and I have just as much fight in
my bones as he does. Out of the question, I
won't be bereft of both of you.
Speaker 3 (01:35):
Go to Laban. I will send word to you when
I feel it safe.
Speaker 1 (01:39):
Jacob wiped his eyes and puffed out his chest, then,
without looking back, fled into the wilderness.
Speaker 5 (01:49):
My grandfather Abraham once left the comforts of these lambs
to Canaan. He embarked on an adventure into the unknown,
beckoned by a faint promise, whispered stars. Tonight, we've been
given that same call to adventure. We're as to leave
this land and step into the unknown. Hear me. Clan up, Jacob.
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Here is my declaration, and God will be with us,
just as he was with my father's Isaac and Abraham.
Speaker 1 (02:18):
Jacob nodded and turned back to Canaan. He wasn't sure
what the future held, no doubt Esau was somewhere out there,
stronger and more vengeful. Jacob chose to step forward in
faith that the God of his forefathers would protect him.
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The air was heavy and moist. Fog hovered low over
the wet earth. Jacob dismounted his camel and looked around.
It was difficult to tell at first, but he was
realizing where they were. He turned to his left and
saw the monument he had established long ago when God
revealed the staircase to heaven. Jacob peered through the gloom.
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He saw silhouettes of warriors walking to and fro. Jacob
looked behind him. His family and all his men were
clueless as to what was happening. Only Jacob could see
that they were in a divine encampment. The angels of
God were before them.
Speaker 5 (03:26):
This is God's camp.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
What did you say, Jacob. Jacob turned to his family,
his eyes intense with divine knowledge. He didn't consider himself
a seer or a prophet like his grandfather, But in
this space where the boundaries between Heaven and Earth seemed
to blur, Jacob felt the divine spark. He could see
what others couldn't.
Speaker 5 (03:49):
This is God's camp. His angels are here. I can
see them. I'll call this place my name.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
The others exchanged curious looks, wondering if Jacob was mad
or had a divine vision. Jacob paid little heed to
their skepticism. He left them and stepped into the mist.
He walked the camp, watching figures like specters, walk to
and fro. He wondered if their commander was among them,
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the captain of Heaven's armies. He could sense God's presence,
but couldn't see him. He strained to see through the mist,
but was unable. He walked to the precipice of the
hill and looked down. He could see parts of the
road sloping down to Sea. Jacob's eyes widened. They were
in the border lands of Esau. Jacob had received word
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a few years back that Esau had leveraged his relationships
with his wife to gain prominence in Sea. Jacob was
surprised to hear his brother had been so clever. Now
that he was about to cross the border of his
brother's territory, he knew he had to confront him. He
had no choice. He had to make amends if it
was possible. Jacob shouted for one of his men to
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come near. He pointed down the road and explained what
was happening.
Speaker 5 (05:07):
My brother Esau is a lord in sr. The last
time I saw him, he vowed to kill me. I
need you to travel to his village and give him
a message. Tell him I've been so joining in the
land of Laban until now I have oxen donkeys and
flocks and servants of my own. I haven't come to
claim anything from him or take anything. Tell him did
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I seek favor in his sight?
Speaker 3 (05:33):
It will be done, my lord. I will return once
I have word back from Esau.
Speaker 5 (05:38):
Be respectful, be patient, be measured. He isn't known for
his clear communication.
Speaker 3 (05:45):
Understood, my lord.
Speaker 1 (05:47):
The messenger left to Esau. Jacob released a deep sigh
and closed his eyes. He steadied his breath. Everything in
him wanted to avoid Esau. He wanted to slip by
un noticed and divert the conflict. But the time for
short fixes was over. Jacob no longer wished to be
the trickster. How would he face his destiny if he
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couldn't even face his brother. The messengers entered the sea
border lands. The land was lush with bright green grass
and purple wildflowers lacing the border hills. Past the pastures
and fences, a village of huts rested between two giant,
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craggy hills. Behind the village was a vast forest. From
the looks of all the antlers and pelts outside the huts,
it would seem that it was a village of hunters.
Jacob's men reached the middle of the village before being
stopped with swords and spears pointed at their throats.
Speaker 3 (06:47):
We've come to speak with Esau on behalf of his
brother Jacob.
Speaker 1 (06:51):
They dragged them to a large structure hewn from oak
and mortar. Within the great halls were pelts of stags, lions,
and bears sitting at the center was the chief. He
was a large, hairy man with hands as thick as
bare paws. His beard was jet black, thick and braided.
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Yet the eyes underneath his low brow revealed his identity.
He was none other than the twin brother of Jacob
their lord.
Speaker 4 (07:21):
Why have you come?
Speaker 3 (07:23):
We have come on behalf of your brother Jacob. He
has been sojourning in the land of Laban until now
He's returned to dwell in the land of his your father.
He has oxen, donkeys, flocks, and servants all of his own.
He hasn't come to claim anything from you or take anything.
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He seeks only favor in your sight.
Speaker 4 (07:48):
I have not seen my brother in long time.
Speaker 5 (07:52):
Indeed, I will go to him.
Speaker 3 (07:55):
You will go to him. I'm not sure that's necessary.
He's merely going to pass through and only wishes to
have peace between the two of you.
Speaker 4 (08:05):
I go, I go now.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
Esaw gestured to a few of his men.
Speaker 2 (08:10):
We'rring four hundred men, we go see my brother.
Speaker 1 (08:15):
Esau passed the messenger and left the room. He did
not say a formal goodbye or indicate his intent. The
messenger bolted out of the village, only to see Esau
stomping down the road with four hundred armed men behind him.
The day seemed to drag on forever. Jacob paced up
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and down his camp, his worry mounting, until his messenger
eventually returned.
Speaker 3 (08:41):
My Lord Jacob, we have news from ESO's camp.
Speaker 5 (08:44):
Did you deliver my message?
Speaker 3 (08:46):
Yes, my lord. His response was simple and stoic. It
was difficult to get a read on his intentions until.
Speaker 5 (08:55):
Until what what happened?
Speaker 3 (08:58):
He is coming here to meet you. There are four
hundred armed men joining him.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Jacob's heart quickened, his palms moistened, and his throat clenched.
This was his worst fear realized. Did he declare his intentions? No,
my lord, divide our camp and half. I need half
the men, servants, livestock, and resources. If Esau plans to
attack and raid our camp, at least half will have
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a chance to escape. Yes, my lord, right away, Jacob's
camp buzz like a fallen beehive. Jacob strode among them,
barking orders and giving commands.
Speaker 5 (09:37):
Half the goats will go with heron the others will
follow asll you there, find the chests of garments and
divide them among Rachel's maid service. Ah I need all
my armed men's shoulder to shoulder, we'll divide you volunteer
two companies.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Jacob took out his sword and secured it to his side.
He rolled his shoulders back and steeled himself for a fight.
Rachel and the others had pro coached in a panic, Jacob,
what are we going to do?
Speaker 5 (10:04):
Where will we go? You'll come with me for now.
If we get a sense of which direction Esau's approaching,
I'll send you with the company that's furthest from him.
What did you do to this man to make him hate.
Speaker 2 (10:15):
You so much?
Speaker 1 (10:18):
Jacob paused and stared out toward the horizon. Dusk was
fast approaching. His mind immediately returned to the day he
stole his brother's blessing. He thought back to all his tricks.
All of them came at a cost, and now it
seemed his family would suffer as well. It pained Jacob
to think that his sins would ripple in such a way.
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Jacob turned to answer his wife. He held her face
and kissed her forehead.
Speaker 5 (10:46):
I wanted more. I was willing to do whatever it
took to get it. Now I have it, and I
fear it will be taken from me. If we are
to survive this, I must seek God most time. I'll
return shortly.
Speaker 1 (11:03):
Jacob marched to a nearby terebinth tree. Its trunk was
sturdy as stone, providing a solid base for its wide
stretching branches. Jacob felt safe underneath. He prayed that God's
protection would cover him like the shadows of the trees branches.
Speaker 5 (11:19):
Oh, God of my father's Abraham and Isaac, it was
you who told me to return here to the land
of my kin. You told me that there are good
things waiting for me, but it would seem that swords
and torches await me.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Jacob fell to his knees and gripped the dirt. For
the first time in his life. Jacob prayed with tears,
his heart ached for answers from his God.
Speaker 5 (11:45):
I am not worthy of the stepfast, love and faithfulness
you've shown me. I've fled across the Jordan with nothing
but a staff, and now I have enough to fill
two cats. Who am I that you bless me? So
please deliver me from the hand of my brother. I
fear that he will attack me and my children and
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their mothers.
Speaker 1 (12:08):
Jacob paused and considered all the promises made to him
long ago, the promises made to Abraham and Isaac. He
beat his chest and boldly called upon God to fulfill
his promises.
Speaker 5 (12:20):
Ah, you told me that I'll be great. You told
me that my osprey will outnumber the sands of the sea.
If these are the promises you've made, then these are
the promises you'll keep.
Speaker 1 (12:31):
Jacob left the shade of the tree and gathered his servants.
He instructed them to gather gifts for Esau. Hundreds of rams, goats, bulls,
and donkeys.
Speaker 5 (12:40):
You'll split into separate droves and go ahead of me
one by one. You'll stop Esau's company to present him
with gifts. Each time, deliver the same message. Tell him
these gifts are from your servant, Jacob. He's behind us. Yes,
Lord Jacob, do not forget to mention that I am
his servant. Needs to know I'm contrite, and these gifts
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aren't given to gloat about my resources, but to gain
his favor as you wish your Jacob.
Speaker 1 (13:09):
Jacob sent them off and gathered his family at the
base of Mahanaim.
Speaker 4 (13:14):
He looked up.
Speaker 1 (13:15):
The final rays of daylight were fading beneath the horizon.
As he watched the sunset, he felt something shift in
the air. Someone from God's camp was calling him. This
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