Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?

Answer

"And He said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince has thou power with God
and with men, and has prevailed." Gen. 32: 28.
NOTE - Israel means a "prince," or "one who prevails with God."

How completely does God wish to separate sin from us?
How closely are righteousness and life thus united?
How universal is the worship of this power to become?
In religious things, to whom alone are we accountable?
Do the Scriptures indicate that there will he violence manifested in this conflict?
Will this he a time of judgment?
What did Christ say would be the experience of His people in this world?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle