AUGUST 4, 2020 Genesis 25:30-32 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore, his name was called Edom. But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so, what is this birthright to me?” Consider how Esau viewed the birthright given to him — […]
Aug. 3, 2020 Genesis 25:30-32 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore, his name was called Edom. But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so, what is this birthright to me?” The Bible records that the great hunter came in from […]
Aug. 2, 2020 Genesis 25:27-28 So, the boys grew. And Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a mild man, dwelling in tents. And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob. Some would say that Esau was a man’s man; he preferred the outdoors, most likely to be found stalking […]
Aug 1, 2020 Genesis 25:26 Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. That Jacob means “hand on a heel” is very important when you consider that he will later be called Israel, understood to mean “prince of God.” When the man with which he struggled asked […]
JULY 31, 2020 Genesis 25:26 Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. If the infant Jacob wasn’t trying to supplant his brother by placing his hand on his heel, then what exactly was going on? Remember these two had been struggling within Rebekah’s womb for many […]
JULY 30, 2020 Genesis 25:26 Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. For centuries, many have presumed that the younger brother took hold of his older brother’s heel to prevent Esau from being born first. Not only that, but many Bible scholars have interpreted the name […]
JULY 29, 2020 Genesis 25:24-25 So, when her days were fulfilled for her to give birth, indeed there were twins in her womb. And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over; so, they called his name Esau. Not only was Esau ruddy, but when he was born the Bible […]
JULY 28, 2020 Genesis 25:24-25 So, when her days were fulfilled for her to give birth, indeed there were twins in her womb. And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over; so, they called his name Esau. Until these children were born, it seems that Rebekah was the only […]
JULY 27, 2020 Genesis 25:22-23 But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?” So, she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her: “Two nations are in your womb, two peoples shall be separated from your body; one people shall be stronger than the other, and the older shall serve the younger.” […]
JULY 26, 2020 Genesis 25:22-23 But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?” So, she went to inquire of the Lord. And the Lord said to her: “Two nations are in your womb, two peoples shall be separated from your body; one people shall be stronger than the other, and the older shall serve the younger.” […]
JULY 24, 2020 Genesis 25:7-9 This is the sum of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred and seventy-five years. Then Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people. And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah. Before we leave the […]
JULY 23, 2020 Genesis 25:7-9 This is the sum of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred and seventy-five years. Then Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people. And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah. As the role which […]
