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Subject: Isn't Jesus Christ the True Isael to who |
Bible Note: Hi KINDNESS, The marginal note for Jacob's name in my NASB Study Bible says "i.e. one who takes by the heel or supplants." So, supplanter would be an appropriate character trait for a person of that name. But when I say that he "earned" the name Israel for his wrestling match I don't necessarily mean that in a good sense. Jacob seems to be "forcing his way" into the blessings of God. The Genesis passage doesn't say who brought about the wrestling match, but I know that God will not strive or struggle with man forever. Hosea says that Judah is also unruly against God and Hosea 12:2 says, "The Lord also has a dispute with Judah, And will punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him according to his deeds. In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And in his maturity he contended with God. Yes, he wrestled with the *Angel and prevailed; *he wept and sought His favor." It goes on to give a message for us. Hosea 12:4b, "He found Him at Bethel, And there He spoke with us, Even the Lord, the God of hosts; The Lord is His name. Therefore, return to your God, Observe kindness and justice, And wait for your God continually." But I would like to go back to John 4:20 for I agree that it is through these people that the promised Messiah comes. This is the way that I interpret John 4:20; my personal copy for whatever its worth. " "Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and You (people, the Jews) say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship." Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe Me, an hour is coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; I (and we) worship what I (and we) know, for salvation is from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be (His) worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and truth." Consider that for a while and get back with me. Later, Ray |