The greatest wrestling match in history is described in Genesis 32. It speaks to the struggles Jacob faced throughout his life in his walk with God, but also to the struggles of the nation that descended from him. Even more so, though, it prefigures the “wrestlings” of all servants of God, trying to find the blessing He has for us and sometimes seems to be hiding from us. My talk with Jacob Hudgins and Mark Russell concludes with this topic – and it turned out to be one of the best discusssions I’ve had on this podcast. Enjoy.

Jacob Hudgins is the author of "The School of Christ" and various other books. Check out the work of the Twin City church on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/twincitychurchofchrist

Mark Russell works with the Vale church of Christ in Valparaiso, Indiana. Check out the work of the Vale church on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8V7pJ_StxFBd3-WSt4Qcw/videos

Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705

Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.