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July 23 2006July 23 2006

Lesson # 8.Lesson # 8.

1. Adam 7. Isaac1. Adam 7. Isaac2. Cain2. Cain3. Abel3. Abel4. Enoch4. Enoch5. Noah5. Noah6. Abraham6. Abraham

We already We already studied:studied:

Let’s Talk Let’s Talk aboutabout JacobJacobThe Prince of GodThe Prince of God

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Who was Jacob?Who was Jacob?His father was Isaac and Mother His father was Isaac and Mother

Rebecca.Rebecca.What is the meaning of his name?What is the meaning of his name?

Jacob (Supplanter); Israel (Prince Jacob (Supplanter); Israel (Prince with God)with God)

Place of birth:Place of birth: Canaan, Padan-Aram, EgyptCanaan, Padan-Aram, Egypt

Occupation:Occupation: Shepherd.Shepherd.

References:References:

Hosea 12:3-5, 12; Heb. 11:21; Matt. 8:11;

God made three promises to Abraham God made three promises to Abraham when he asked him to leave the when he asked him to leave the Chaldeans. These three promises were:Chaldeans. These three promises were:I will make you a great nation.I will bless your seed.I will give you this land as an inheritance.

Genesis 25:21-26Genesis 25:21-26… 21Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22But 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. 23And 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.” 24So when her days were fulfilled for her to give birth, indeed there were twins in her womb. 25And the first came out red. He was like a hairy garment all over; so they called his name Esau. 26Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.

Romans 9:10-13Romans 9:10-13……

““10And not only this, but when Rebecca 10And not only this, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one man, even by also had conceived by one man, even by our father Isaac 11(for the children not yet our father Isaac 11(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), 12it was said to her, “The Him who calls), 12it was said to her, “The older shall serve the younger.” 13As it is older shall serve the younger.” 13As it is written, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I written, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.”have hated.”

Son of Isaac and Rebecca, in Son of Isaac and Rebecca, in answer to prayer.answer to prayer.

Struggle of Jacob and Esau before Struggle of Jacob and Esau before birth depicted the struggle of two birth depicted the struggle of two nationsnations

The favoritism of his parents The favoritism of his parents (Isaac and Rebekah) (Isaac and Rebekah)

Genesis 25:23… ““23And the 23And the Lord said to her: “Two nations Lord said to her: “Two nations areare in your womb, Two peoples in your womb, Two peoples shall be separated from your shall be separated from your body; body; OneOne people shall be people shall be stronger than the other, And the stronger than the other, And the older shall serve the younger.” older shall serve the younger.” There is nothing that we can do, There is nothing that we can do, God spoke and that’s the way it God spoke and that’s the way it will be.will be. Romans 9:10-13Romans 9:10-13……

Genesis 25:29-34… ““29Now Jacob cooked a stew; 29Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he and Esau came in from the field, and he waswas weary. weary. 30And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that 30And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red same red stew,stew, for I for I amam weary.” Therefore his name weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom. 31But Jacob said, “Sell me your was called Edom. 31But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” 32And Esau said, “Look, I birthright as of this day.” 32And Esau said, “Look, I amam about to die; so what about to die; so what isis this birthright to me?” 33Then this birthright to me?” 33Then Jacob said, “Swear to me as of this day.” So he swore Jacob said, “Swear to me as of this day.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34And Jacob to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau despised drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau despised hishis birthright. birthright.

Hebrews 12:16-17Hebrews 12:16-17… “16lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. 17For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.

· Jacob bargained for Esau's Jacob bargained for Esau's birthrightbirthright· The birthright granted:The birthright granted:   1. Superior rank in the family (firstborn, cf. Gen. Superior rank in the family (firstborn, cf. Gen. 49:3)49:3)    2. A double portion of the paternal inheritance A double portion of the paternal inheritance (Deut. 21:17)(Deut. 21:17)

· Deceives Isaac and obtains the Deceives Isaac and obtains the blessing of the firstbornblessing of the firstborn· Jacob is hated by EsauJacob is hated by Esau

Genesis 27:41-28:1-3...Genesis 27:41-28:1-3...43“Now therefore, my son, obey my voice: arise, flee to my brother Laban in Haran. 44“And stay with him a few days, until your brother’s fury turns away, 45“until your brother’s anger turns away from you, and he forgets what you have done to him; then I will send and bring you from there. Why should I be bereaved also of you both in one day?”

Genesis 27:42-30:43Genesis 27:42-30:43

· Rebekah's plan to save Jacob's life…· Jacob's dream of heaven's ladder at Bethel· Jacob's love, marriages and children· Jacob's 20 year service to Laban· His flight from Laban

· The angels at Mahanaim· The angels at Mahanaim· Wrestles with the angel of · Wrestles with the angel of God and his name is changed God and his name is changed to "Israel" (cf. Hosea 12:3-4)to "Israel" (cf. Hosea 12:3-4)· He meets Esau in peace· He meets Esau in peace· The incident at Shechem· The incident at Shechem· Jacob returns to Bethel· Jacob returns to Bethel

How did the Jews end up in Egypt? This is the question of many, some people say: Jacob returned to Canaan, how did they get back into Egypt? They were forced by a famine that arose in the Land of Canaan. They Land that flows with milk and Honey was in big trouble and they have to do something…

Genesis 37-50Genesis 37-50

· Jacob's favoritism of Joseph lead to jealous treachery…37:1-4…· Joseph rises to power in Egypt. 41:37-41…· Israel goes down into Egypt. 46:1-6…· There he blesses the sons of Joseph. 48:1-6…· He speaks of the future to his sons. 48:13-22…· His death and burial

STRENGTHS INCLUDE:STRENGTHS INCLUDE:- Determined to succeed (Gen. 32:24-28),

- faith (Gen. 28:16-22; 35:3; Heb. 11:21), - sacrificial love (Gen. 29:18-20), -dutiful servant (Gen. 31:36-42), prayerful (Gen. 32:9-12) · WEAKNESSES INCLUDE:WEAKNESSES INCLUDE:- Crafty (Gen. 25:29-34), - deception (Gen. 27:1-29), - showed favoritism to sons (Gen. 37:3)

LESSONS FOR US:LESSONS FOR US:

· God is long-suffering with man.· God blesses those who rely on Him.· God is always true to His word.· God's sovereignty accomplishes His purposes among men.· Treachery brings tumultuous consequences (we reap what we sow)