"What's In A Name?" (Genesis 32:22-28)

*There were a few audio glitches in the recording*If your name was a good depiction of your character, what would it be? Would it be Joy or Grace, or would it be a little more real, like Broken, Vengeful, or Selfish? Jacob had lived out his namesake, “the supplanter”, often taking matters into his own hands. After encountering God, he is given a new name, “Israel”, or “God Prevails”. Now he could live out his new namesake, trusting in God. Because of Christ, we also have a new name, “redeemed,” and we can go forward trusting in this new identity!