Summary of Genesis 27:1-13
Isaac is getting old, his eyes were weak, and he called Esau to prepare him a tasty meal, and he will bless him after eating. Rebekah heard and instructed Jacob to get young goats, and she will prepare the meal the way Issac liked.
Whether or not she thought she was upholding God’s decreed will, Rebekah sought to undermine Isaac’s plan with her own manipulative scheme. She was not trusting God to deliver what He had promised. Rebekah sought to fulfill God’s plan and her desires in her own way, rather than waiting on God.
Questions
3. What were the physical and spiritual priorities of Isaac, Rebekah, Esau and Jacob in these verses? Issac, to eat the tasty meat before dying. He also decided to bless Esau instead of Jacob, overrule God’s plan. Rebekah, to acquire blessings for Jacob. Esau, to fulfill Isaac’s request and acquire blessings. Jacob, to acquire blessings from Isaac.
4. In what ways did the parents accept or disregard God’s revealed promises and righteous ways? (Genesis 25:23.) Rebekah disregard God by having her own manipulative scheme, she thought that would be the way to fulfill God’s plan for Jacob.
5. Name some “good reasons” and ways Christians use wrong methods today. Serve more in church. Pray long prayers showing they are holier.
6. What could each of the four have done differently that you can remember and apply to your own situations? Seek and wait on God.
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