Jacob and the Exhausting Need to Control Everything

Many of us try to scheme, grip, and manage every outcome. Jacob grabbed his brother's heel, birthright, and blessing by deceit. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller traces Jacob's lifelong hunger for power and control. Discover why the God who already promised the blessing let Jacob go after it anyway. This is part one of the sermon, "Jacob: Seeking Significance Through Power." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:03 – A Prophecy Over His Head: Why Jacob thought he had to force God's promise. 02:18 – Seeking Significance Through Power: The second identity trap. 08:30 – The Heel-Grabber: Jacob's name, his nature, and the sibling rivalry. 11:29 – The Stolen Birthright: Trading a lifetime blessing for a bowl of stew. 13:03 – The Stolen Blessing: Goat hair, deception, and a father fooled. 21:18 – When Control Becomes Identity: The day the tools stop working.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/