John Wells - June 28th, 2026

John Wells - June 28th - The Struggle to Surrender

I John 2:15

Mark 8:34-35

Romans 6: 5-11

Galatians 6:7-8

The Biblical teachings of the New Testament -

Illustrated in the life of Jacob

1. Self Denial – death to the sinful nature (self) – New ownership

2. Sowing and Reaping – sow to the flesh – reap corruption / sow to the Spirit – reap life

3. Surrender of my life to God (giving up of earthly ambitions to win Christ)

In Genesis 32 - Jacob wrestles with God – God changes him

Jacob’s character – supplanter, deceiver, “ taking the place and possessions of another”