Genesis 27:1-29

JACOB OBTAINS ISAAC’s BLESSINGS

Keywords 27:29

May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed and those who bless you be blessed."

 

1. Rebekah quickly acts by faith (1-17)

Isaac was becoming old, blind, and senile. Out of his favoritism, he wanted to

bless Esau to be the covenant son. Esau did not deserve it (26:34-35). Moreover,

Rebekah believed God’s word that Jacob would rule over his brother. When

Isaac was weak in spiritual judgment, she helped him do what pleased God. She

urgently instructed Jacob to obtain the blessing by any means. By faith, she was

willing to take the risk and accept any consequences in helping Jacob receive

God’s blessing.

 

2. Isaac blesses Jacob (18-29)

When Jacob arrived, Isaac sensed he was not Esau, but Jacob. Yet he was

deceived by the faux hairy hands and blessed him. Isaac blessed Jacob with

richness and abundance of harvest. Moreover, Isaac blessed Jacob to rule over

nations and his brothers and to receive God’s protection. God would honor

Isaac’s blessing.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to be blessed by you and included in your work and history.

One Word Receive God’s blessing