Day 9: 25-27
Main People:
Abraham,
Isaac, Keturah, Rebekah, Ishmael, Jacob, Esau
Key Points:
*Abraham had
other kids, but gave all (well most) to Isaac. He did give some gifts to
concubines wives’ kids.
*Ishmael and
Isaac buried him which I found sweet since they didn’t get along very well.
*Isaac said
Rebekah was his sister—like his Daddy did, only it wasn’t a lie when his Daddy
said it. Runs in the family…
*Isaac became
too rich, so the king sent him away.
*THEN
Abimelech made a treaty with Isaac because he was so powerful
*Esau married
Judith and Basemath (Hittites) and made life miserable for his parents.
*Jacob got his
Esau’s inheritance on a scam and a family feud was born. Sure, Esau wasn’t a
great son, but Jacob wasn’t perfect either.
Verses that Jumped Out at Me:
25:21—Pray and
plead to God for every our most personal requests.
25:32-33—When we
see something we want, we automatically want to get it no matter what. Think of
the consequences before you give up you birthright for a bowl of soup…
27:11-13—Sin can
degrade your character
Question:
How did Jacob deceive
Isaac?
Tomorrow’s Reading: Genesis 28-30
*To find the reading plan I’m doing,
click on the “Our Reading
*On January 31st, I’ll have
a giveaway (I’m doing this at the end of every month). It will have to do with
the reading (so I hope you’re keeping up ;) ) This month’s prize is an ebook
copy of my book CROSSING THE DEEP and a $5 Amazon Gift Card
~Kelly
I love your questions/reflections - great ideas to chew on.
ReplyDeleteWe automatically downgrade Esau for giving up his birthright for a bowl of lentils, yet how often, if not for grace, would we be in trouble for pursuing our wants...
Yup, how many stupid things do we say a day/pray for that we don't really mean. This is a good story to remind us that our words/actions have consequences :)
DeleteIf we read this story of the final blessing, it wasn't Jacobs fault, it was Rebekah's. Rebekah had told Jacob to go and get a goat, so SHE could prepare some good stew. Jacob was only listening to what is mother had said.
ReplyDeleteYeah, but everyone has a choice. He chose to listen to her. And yeah, Rebekah was at fault partly, but Jacob was the one who listened. Everyone is responsible for his/her actions. :)
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