Before the Carpenter Came: Stories of Promise

There are many stories in the Old Testament that point to Jesus, each one quietly preparing the way. Long before the Carpenter walked among us, God was already telling us who He would be.

The Old Testament can sometimes feel far away. Still, these stories were never meant to be forgotten. From the beginning, they were shaping hope and teaching God’s people what to look for.

Jacob’s Wrestling
Sherri Stout Faamuli Sherri Stout Faamuli

Jacob’s Wrestling

Have you ever known the right thing to do, yet found yourself wrestling anyway? In Genesis 32, Jacob spends a long night struggling with God—and leaves with a limp, a new name, and a deeper blessing. This gentle retelling explores surrender, identity, and how weakness becomes the doorway to transformation.

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