Journal Through the Bible: Week 8 Friday

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Genesis 27:1-40 

Jacob certainly was a wolf in sheep's clothing, and that was before he literally covered his arms and neck with the skins necessary to deceive his father into thinking that he was his twin brother, Esau.

On the other hand, God had told Rebekah in Genesis 25:23 that Esau would serve Jacob. Did she not tell this to Isaac? If she did, why was Isaac trying to bless Esau over Jacob?!

It is sad to think that Isaac planned to bless only one of his two sons.


Did God make any promises in this passage?
God does not speak in this passage, but the words that Isaac uses to bless Jacob are in fulfillment of the prophecy that was told to Rebekah.


Are there any references to Jesus?
Yes, in a manner of speaking there is one. When Rebekah tells Jacob to prepare meat for his father so that Isaac might be tricked into thinking he is Esau, Jacob tells her that Isaac might perceive that he is not Esau, in this case by his sense of touch, and bring a curse instead of a blessing upon himself. A kid from the flock was then slain to provide the covering that was needed for Isaac to accept Jacob in the place of his beloved son, Esau. It is not a perfect analogy because God is never deceived by us, but The Lamb had to be slain in order for the sinner to be accepted by the Father. We are "accepted in the beloved" Ephesians 1:6 tells us. The wedding parable that Jesus told says that those who are not suitably clothed are cursed by the Father. (See Matthew 22:1-14)

Are there any references to End Time events or eternity?
When Isaac unwittingly blessed Jacob he said, "Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: . . . cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee,"  in verse 29. Much of this is yet to happen in the judgment.

Did God issue any commands in this passage?
God does not speak in this passage.