1. Jacob’s story and God’s plan

3. Things we can’t change ! Esau and Jacob Gen 25:19-28
Esau sells his birthright. Gen 25:29-34
Things we can’t change !

4. Family dysfunction Isaac sends for Esau Gen 27: 1-4
Rebekah’s scheme vs 5-17
Jacob’s deception vs 18-26
Isaac’s blessing vs 27-29
Esau’s arrival vs 30-40

5. Run for your life! Esau intends revenge Gen 27: 41
Rebekah organises Jacob’s escape v 42 – 28:9
Jacob’s dream; Stairway to Heaven Gen 28: 10-20

6. Midlife crisis; wrestling with god
Message to Esau Gen 32:1-8
Jacob’s prayer vs 9-12
Jacob prepares gifts vs 13-21
Jacob wrestles with God, receives a new name! vs 22-32

7. Get right with your brother – if you can!
Jacob meets Esau Gen 33:1-11