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6.08.2010

Genesis 27:1-45

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More drama in the promised family...not only has Jacob already weasled his way into Esau's birthright (though Esau seemed to be driven more by his stomach than by the value of the birthright), now Jacob works with mom (Rebekah) to grab hold of the 'blessing' as well.

Though story really rings a tragic note, especially vv. 23-40, which is really sad reading.

The brotherly relationship seems to be beyond repair at this point, though Rebekah thinks it will heal over time.

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Have a great day.

Prayers,
Matt
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6 comments:

  1. AndyJune 8, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    v.20-And Isaac said to his son, "How is it that you have it so quickly, my son?" And he said, "Because the LORD your GOD caused it to happen to me." Now there is a month's worth of conversation.

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  2. MattJune 8, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    -Blessings are supposed to be a more public thing...why is Isaac doing this privately anyway?
    -This is a family that is not working together but using each other
    -Everyone's motives in this story seem suspect
    -Everyone gives and receives a mess (including Rebekah whose assumption about Esau being mad for a 'while' turns into 20 years and Rebekah sees neither son after this episode!!!
    -Jacob again manipulates and grabs the blessing and even uses God as a scapegoat!!! (v. 20)
    -HOWEVER...God's perfect plan gets hammered out even through human ambiguity and questionable motives and actions, whether we know it or not...and that's part of the gospel of this story!

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  3. MattJune 8, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Got carried away with the question marks...sorry - influence of Seinfeld I guess:)

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  4. DocJune 9, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    OK , I'm lost . What exactly are we supposed to glean from this ? Jacob deceives and manipulates
    ( exactly what we are not supposed to do ) and gets it all blessing , birthright , vacation ,
    good looking cousin . What gives ?

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  5. MattJune 9, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Doc...doesn't Jacob also get a load of junk because of his actions? Loses his brother for 20 years, never sees his mom again, wedge between he and his dad, later gets his hip jacked up wrestling with the Divine...the good comes not because of him, but because of God for the sake of the Promise...same deal with us...that's grace...Prodigal son story, etc.

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  6. DocJune 9, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    You mean God's plan is going to unfold despite me and my actions ? That no matter what I do , He is going to forgive me and bless me ?

    Now THAT'S a God !

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