Summary of Genesis 27:42-46
Rebekah heard that Esau plan to kill Jacob, thus told him to flee.
Questions
13. What did Esau have to gain by killing Jacob, and what did he have to lose? He does not have anything to gain; it is pure revenge. By killing Jacob, he sins and incurs God’sGod’s wrath.
14. a. How did God discipline Rebekah and Jacob? (Skim Genesis 29-35 and see Hebrews 12:6-11.) All of them suffered because they insisted on working against God’sGod’s word and wisdom.
b. What truths about God can believers depend on when facing long-term consequences related to our sins? Christians will face the consequences of drifting away from God.
15. What do you learn from this chapter about how God uses flawed sinners in His perfect plan, and why? God’s promise and plans still prevail.
Jacob’s deception was revealed, but his blessing from Isaac stood despite Esau’s demands