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The Pentecast: Day 6 - Festus Adedoyin
It’s day 6 of our daily Pentecast on LOVECHURCH — The Podcast. Today’s guest is Festus Adedoyin, a member of LOVECHURCH and a lecturer at Bournemouth University, joining Tim Matthews for a powerful reflection on family, forgiveness, and the relentless grace of God.
The story this time is Genesis 27–33, charting the rocky relationship between Jacob and Esau. There’s deceit, manipulation, family drama — basically ancient EastEnders! Jacob steals the blessing meant for Esau, flees, and after years of being tricked himself and living in exile, eventually returns to face his brother. Festus highlights Jacob’s moment of raw honesty when he wrestles with the angel, desperate for transformation. It’s a striking reminder that real growth often starts with admitting our need for God’s help.
Despite the mess, God's promises still unfold — a stunning truth for all of us. And the moment of reconciliation between the brothers is nothing short of beautiful: Esau embraces Jacob, forgives him, and weeps. As Tim reflects, it’s a glimpse of the father heart of God — always ready to welcome us home, no matter how far we’ve wandered. A timely word on grace and the healing power of forgiveness. See you tomorrow for Day 7.
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