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Jacob and Esau: A birthright stolen

Jacob and Esau: A birthright stolen. Twin Sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Esau (First born) = shaggy redhead. Jacob (Second) grasping Esau’s heel on the way out. Rebekah knows the younger of the twins is God’s chosen. He is more suited for the leadership role. Heir to the leadership of the tribe.

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Jacob and Esau: A birthright stolen

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  1. Jacob and Esau: A birthright stolen • Twin Sons of Isaac and Rebekah • Esau (First born) = shaggy redhead • Jacob (Second) grasping Esau’s heel on the way out • Rebekah knows the younger of the twins is God’s chosen. He is more suited for the leadership role. • Heir to the leadership of the tribe • She devotes herself to getting the younger son into position • Requires some deception • God’s divine purposes being accomplished in this

  2. Rebekah and Jacob trick Esau out of his birthright • Father, Isaac, is old and can’t see • Rebekah helps Jacob deceive Isaac • Jacob puts a goatskin around his neck and wrists to feel hairy like Esau, Rebekah makes the stew • Isaac thinks it is Esau and gives Jacob his blessing and inheritance • Isaac finds out but can’t take back the blessing given • Esau vows to kill Jacob one day • Rebekah believes God’s will is in this and obeys even at great personal risk • Again, God uses imperfect people to get his work done

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