#52 | Jacob Meets Esau and approaching God

OneLife Nashville: Rare but vital conversations about Jesus · Aug 25, 2022 · 24m

In this episode we look at the story of Jacob returning from his 14 year absence from the Promised Land, and how he proactively seeks to meet with his brother Esau. Jacob anticipates Esau will treat him badly, so he sends messengers ahead of him to offer Esau gifts so that he can "kippur" Esau's "face" in hopes that Esau will "accept" him. The meaning of the Hebrew word "kippur" is most often translated as "atone", but the actual meaning of the word is debated. Some say it only means to wipe, to cover, to purge, or cleanse. But some say it only means to pacify, appease, or satisfy.

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