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Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The family God Abraham is growing Just because these events involve Biblical people does not mean they were perfect God’s word never hides “imperfections” The choices of some in this story shows how God uses our good & bad decisions

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The twins before & at birth 25:21-26 Isaac prayed re: Rebekah being barren v. 21 God answered…she conceived and had “two nations” in her womb v. 23a The “older would serve the younger” v. 23b Indicative re: both Edom & Israel’s future (even while “striving” in the womb)

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The twins before & at birth 25:21-26 Esau was born first…red & hairy v. 25 Jacob came out of Rebekah holding onto Esau’s heel v. 26 “Supplanter” Ù one who grabs the heel “Supersede by treachery; trip up” (deceive) Naming him “Jacob” = prophetic

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Parental mistakes 25:27-28 Isaac loved Esau because of his hunting skills & his taste for his game Rebekah loved Jacob because he was more “domesticated” than Esau Parental favoritism is never good…it only breeds strife & hatred in the family

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Parental mistakes 25:27-28 The children will only have bitter problems between themselves in this “competition” It is one thing to appreciate & encourage each child’s individual talents It is quite another thing to prefer one child over another because of these “talents”

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Parental mistakes 25:27-28 Also a family trait sadly repeated later in the same family (Jacob & Joseph) 37:4-5 God is the perfect “Role Model” as a parent Acts 10:34-35 Rom 2:11 Gal 2:6 Eph 6:9 Col 3:25 1 Pet 1:17

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Birthright 25:29-34 Esau came home from hunting…Jacob had cooked some stew v. 29 Esau asked for some…Jacob offered it in exchange for the birthright vv. 30-31 Esau saw no benefit re: his birthright…he was “dying of hunger” vv. 32-33

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Birthright 25:29-34 Thus, Esau “despised” his birthright v. 34 Jacob’s error – He demanded something that wasn’t his Esau’s error – the greater of the 2 He “devalued” (profaned) something “invaluable” (to be cherished) Heb 12:16

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Birthright 25:29-34 APPLICATION N.T. Christians = God’s children Rom 8:16-17 Eph 1:5 They possess great spiritual blessings… a “spiritual birthright” Eph 1:3, 7-11

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Birthright 25:29-34 APPLICATION We must never “sell” this privilege to satisfy carnal appetites Rom 13:11-14 Col 3:1-2 Mt 6:19-21, 33 13:44-6 Prov 23:23

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Blessing 27:1-46 An old Isaac desires to bless Esau vv. 1-4 He wants to taste of Esau’s game once more His infirmities will play a major role Rebekah has other “plans” vv. 5-17 She overhears Isaac’s wishes and schemes to have Jacob blessed instead of Esau

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Blessing 27:1-46 Rebekah has other “plans” vv. 5-17 Despite “logical objections,” she persuades Jacob to go along with her plan vv. 11-12 She was even willing to accept the curse if Jacob got caught v. 13 Jacob obeyed his mother vv. 14-17

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Blessing 27:1-46 Rebekah has other “plans” vv. 5-17 What was Rebekah’s “motivation?” What she had been told earlier? 25:23 Jacob being her “favorite?” 25:28b No indication she informed Isaac what God had said to her when she learned his desire 4

A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 Cherished Bible Stories Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 The Stolen Blessing 27:1-46 Rebekah has other “plans” vv. 5-17 What was Rebekah’s “motivation?” Also, notice she “inquired of the Lord” when the twins struggled No such “inquiry” now…she “takes matters into her own hands” re: her favorite son

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