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  • God chooses imperfect people (Abram and Sarah) to start His covenant people, demonstrating grace and divine initiative.
  • The name Israel originates from a spiritual wrestling match, symbolizing the faithful struggle with God.
  • The Israelites are defined by their wrestling with God, not ethnicity or geography.
  • Christians today are part of this legacy as “God wrestlers,” called to engage honestly with God in faith and struggle.
  • The church is a community of diverse opinions unified by the central truth of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
  • Spiritual wrestling requires humility, patience, and openness, mirroring the physical intensity of wrestling.
  • God’s willingness to be “pinned” (in wrestling and on the cross) shows His love and desire to transform us.
  • Prioritizing Christ above all else prevents division and fosters unity in the church.