Stories From The Old Testament That Build Stories
Stories From The Old Testament That Build
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion “Birthright” vs. “Blessing” § The Birthright § Rights belonging to the 1 st born § Family name & title would pass through him § Acting as family priest (Patriarchal days) § Inheritance double portion Deut 21: 15 -17
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion “Birthright” vs. “Blessing” § The Blessing § Ceremonial rite belonging to the 1 st born § Though not the promises made by God, this was more in line with what God promised starting with Abraham than the birthright Gen 27: 28 -29 28: 4
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
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
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? ” 4 § What she had been told earlier? 25: 23 § Jacob being her “favorite? ” 25: 28 b § No indication she informed Isaac
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
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § Jacob’s actions vv. 18 -27 a § He lies re: his identity when questioned by Isaac vv. 18 -19 § He lies re: the hunt’s “success” v. 20 § He lies re: his identity when
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § Jacob’s actions vv. 18 -27 a § The voice of his son & the timing of the meal gave Isaac some concern § The “final deception” was the feel & smell of the animal skins & Esau’s garments when Jacob came close to
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § Jacob’s actions vv. 18 -27 a § As “honorable” and good as Isaac was in treating who he thought was Esau, Jacob was equally treacherous and “dishonorable” in his deception § As was Rebekah…his “scheming”
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § The blessing vv. 27 b-29 § Isaac connected the smell of his son with the field blessed by the Lord § The blessing pertained to the future success of the family…especially under this son’s leadership after
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § The blessing vv. 27 b-29 § Jacob would be blessed by God physically § Jacob would be ruler over other people… even his own brother
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § Esau’s actions vv. 30 -38 § He returns home from the hunt, expecting to be blessed by his father v. 31 § Isaac first inquires as to his identity, then “trembles violently”…he has
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § Esau’s actions vv. 30 -38 § He cried out with a “bitter cry” v. 34 § He begged Isaac for a blessing also v. 34 § He bemoans Jacob’s 2 deceptions v. 35
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 APPLICATION § Esau was now in a position that could not be changed or altered § “No repentance”…even though he “sought it with tears” Heb 12: 17
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 APPLICATION § Through his earlier disposition (25: 34), Esau showed he was willing to bargain away something important § Likewise, we can put ourselves in situations through similar “reckless”
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 APPLICATION § We, too, may face consequences that cannot be “repented” (changed or altered)…even though we might seek such with tears § This is why we are exhorted to not be
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § Isaac’s final words vv. 39 -40 § Esau would not enjoy the prosperity Jacob had been promised 27: 28 § Esau would serve Jacob 25: 23 § However, he would rebel and “break this yoke” from his neck
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of Deception Gen 25, 27 § The Stolen Blessing 27: 1 -46 § Esau’s reaction vv. 41 -42 a § Esau replaced his misery with malice…he planned to kill Jacob once Isaac was dead § Another indication re: the type of person Esau was Ù he “publicized”
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