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The Jacob man Who Fought With God (1963)

From Genesis: “In the Beginning…” This moving film shows Jacob's struggle to receive his father's blessing. Esau and Jacob were born to Isaac and Rebekah. As firstborn son, Esau was destined to become head of the family and inherit a double share of the estate. Before his death, Isaac was to place his blessings upon each son, when Rebekah heard that Isaac was going to bless Esau, she took matters into her own hands and devised a plan to trick Isaac, who was blind, into blessing Jacob instead. Jacob obeys his mother and receives the blessings but is forced to flee for his life when an enraged Esau vows to kill him. Jacob seeks refuge in the homeland of his mother's brother Leban. He marries Leban's daughters, rears a family and works for his father-in-law tending sheep. Soon, Jacob loses favor with his father-in-law and God tells him to return to the land of his father. Fearing a confrontation with his brother Esau, he nervously prepares for the reunion with his brother.
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The story of Jacob is told in this remarkable biblical story which features Jacob wrestling with the Lord. We see how he goes from being a deceitful man to a man known as Israel, “a prince”.

This film is a pretty accurate picture of the biblical story of Jacob and we see his dedication in waiting Rachel’s hand in marriage when his father-in-law wrongfully presents Leah to him in the beginning instead of Rachel.

There are a few scenes of battles depicted with some blood shed. This inspiring biblical film is awarded our Dove “Faith Friendly” Seal for ages twelve plus. Watch it soon and see the Bible come to life!

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Man is choked to death but scene cuts away; a son screams as his father is about to plunge his sword into him for a sacrifice but the father is told by an angel to stop; dead sheep is skinned and some blood seen; the sound of a servant being whipped; the Lord and a character wrestle.

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Man is choked to death but scene cuts away; a son screams as his father is about to plunge his sword into him for a sacrifice but the father is told by an angel to stop; dead sheep is skinned and some blood seen; the sound of a servant being whipped; the Lord and a character wrestle.

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A celebration with drinking.

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Men in loin cloths.

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Man is deceitful but changes.

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