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."
 


In view of God's great love, what may we confidently expect?
16. When the prodigal son, in the parable, repented and turned toward home, what did his father do?
By what is every child known?
What did Christ state as a condition of entering into life?
To whom has execution of judgment been committed?
What was Christ's reply?
What comforting promise has God made concerning the sleeping saints?

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