Gen 32:13-15 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 32:13-23: Jacob's Present to Esau After praying to God for help, Jacob also uses practical wisdom to try to make peace with his brother Esau. He prepares a generous gift of animals and sends them ahead as a present, hoping this will calm Esau’s anger. Jacob does not just pray and wait; he also does what he can to solve the problem. This teaches us that we should use both prayer and practical action when we face trouble. v. 13-15 : Jacob stayed the night and prepared a large gift for Esau, including hundreds of goats, sheep, camels, cows, and donkeys. This showed that God had greatly blessed Jacob and that he was willing to give up some of his wealth to make peace (Genesis 32:13-15 ).

‏ Genesis 32:13-15

Genesis 32:13-23: Jacob's Present to Esau

After praying to God for help, Jacob also uses practical wisdom to try to make peace with his brother Esau. He prepares a generous gift of animals and sends them ahead as a present, hoping this will calm Esau’s anger. Jacob does not just pray and wait; he also does what he can to solve the problem. This teaches us that we should use both prayer and practical action when we face trouble.

v. 13-15: Jacob stayed the night and prepared a large gift for Esau, including hundreds of goats, sheep, camels, cows, and donkeys. This showed that God had greatly blessed Jacob and that he was willing to give up some of his wealth to make peace (Genesis 32:13-15 ^a).

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