ISAAC AND REBEKAH’S HOME

 

Genesis 25:1-34 / Keywords 25:21

ISAAC AND REBEKAH’S HOME

 

1. Isaac and Rebekah’s home (1-23)

At 175, Abraham died. He had other sons through his concubines, but Isaac

was the covenant son. When Isaac’s wife Rebekah was barren for 20 years, Isaac

prayed for her. He was a quiet man with personal faith that enabled him to wait

for God’s sovereign time. The Lord accepted his prayers, and his wife became

pregnant. When she experienced a difficult pregnancy, Rebekah also prayed and

turned to the Lord. He told her that two nations were in her womb and that the

older would serve the younger.

 

2. Jacob and Esau (24-34)

Rebekah gave birth to twin sons who were struggling from birth to be the

firstborn. Esau, the oldest, was hairy all over and loved the outdoors. Jacob came

out of the womb grasping his brother’s heel. Though he was quiet and stayed

indoors, he was ambitious. Once when Esau came in famished from the fields,

Jacob spotted an opportunity to get the birthright. He made a deal to sell a bowl

of stew for Esau’s birthright; Esau foolishly agreed.

 

Prayer Lord, you are sovereign over people’s lives. Help me to pray and trust your

sovereignty.

One Word Pray and trust God’s sovereignty