Blessing, Betrayal, and a God Who Meets Us on the Run… Genesis 27 — When Blessing Is Taken, Not Trusted.. A divided household (Genesis 27:1–4).. Isaac plans to bless Esau secretly, despite knowing God’s word: “The older will serve the younger.” (Genesis 25:23) Fear of losing control—and perhaps favoritism—leads Isaac to act outside God’s revealed will. This…
Promises Continue, Patterns Repeat… Genesis 25 — Generations Move Forward.. God’s promises outlive one life (Genesis 25:1–11).. After Sarah’s death, Abraham marries Keturah and has more children. Yet Scripture is careful to say: “Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.” (Genesis 25:5) The promise is focused, not scattered. This reminds us: “Many are called, but few are chosen.” (Matthew…