Jacob: A Lesson of Reliance
Text: Genesis 25:19--35:22 The history of Jacob’s self reliance Jacob’s birth (25:19-26) Born a twin to Esau which means “red” Jacob means “to supplant; one who takes by the heel” Jacob’s manipulation Stole his brother’s inheritance portion, “birthright” (25:27-34) Stole the blessing intended for the ‘eldest’ son (27:1-29) God speaks to Jacob in a dream (Gen 28) Jacob “makes a deal” with God at Bethel (28:20-22) The history of Jacob’s humiliation Jacob seeks a wife from Laba