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Isaac, Rachel, Esau, Jacob Genesis 25-26. Beginning Of God’s Nation. Rebekah : From Barren to TWINS!. Isaac & Rebekah wait 20 years for sons. Boys struggle in womb. Rebekah asks God. Unusual birth. Boys pursue different paths. Two Sons – Two Directions. Hunter vs Home Boy.
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Isaac, Rachel, Esau, Jacob Genesis 25-26 Beginning Of God’s Nation
Rebekah: From Barren to TWINS! Isaac & Rebekah wait 20 years for sons Boys struggle in womb Rebekah asks God Unusual birth Boys pursue different paths
Two Sons – Two Directions Hunter vs Home Boy Esau: nation of Edom Jacob: nation of Israel Rebekahloved Jacob Isaac loved Esau
$ale of a Birthright Poor Judgment or God’s Will?
Genesis 26: Deja vu All Over Again? (See Gen 12) Famine forces move Not my wife? Isaac prospers greatly God renews promises God recognized by Gentiles
Esau – bitterness for parents “Made life bitter” “Grief of mind” “Thorns in the side” “Bitterness of spirit”
What do these stories tell us about • God & His promises to Abraham?
The End MacBetz Productions, Ltd., 2012