As we saw last time Isaac's family was a deeply dysfunctional one as parents played favourites with their children and brother took advantage of brother. As a result there was a breakdown of trust and integrity culminating in the well known story of Jacob deceitfully gaining Isaac's blessing.
In this tragic episode there are no heroes, all the main characters show themselves to be self serving sinners. Yet despite this we see how God can use even human deception to accomplish His redemptive purposes.
Main Points
- The Decline of Isaac
- The Deception of Rebekah
- The Dishonesty of Jacob
- The Despair of Esau