PPT-The Life of Jacob

Isaac prayed to God so that Rebekah could have a child Dear Lord Please let Rebekah have a baby Rebekah got pregnant It was very painful God explained why Esau was born first Jacob was holding Esaus heel trying to be first. Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of . Seir. , the country of Edom. . He . instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my lord Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find . Background. Evangelical Free Church of Walnut. sunesis. institute. _. The Patriarchal Period. Part 3: From Jacob to Israel. Lesson 6. Birth of Jacob and Esau. Isaac’s Faith vs. Abraham’s Faith. Isaac . was said to her, . ‘The . older will serve the younger. .’ Just . as it is written, . ‘Jacob . I loved, but Esau I hated. .’ ” . Ro . 9:12–. 13. We need to have an answer for this so that our hearts will no longer object to what it is trying to convey to us.. Seir. , the country of Edom, . 4 . instructing them, . “. Thus you shall say to my . lord . Esau: Thus says your . servant Jacob……. ‘. I have sojourned with Laban and stayed until now. . I. What is a summary of the life of Jacob? . A. Jacob’s birth and early life (Gen. 25:21-28). 1. Jacob’s mother Rebekah had her barrenness healed through prayer (Gen. 25:21).. 2. Jacob struggled with his brother in the womb (Gen. 25:22).. evangelist . “The Blessing Still Stands”. Genesis 27:18 – 26, 27. Teacher. visionary . Sermon Title:. Dr. Janice Gilbert. Senior Pastor. Genesis 27:18 - 26. . He went to his father and said, “My father.” “Yes, my son,” he answered. “Who is it?” Jacob said to his father, “I am Esau your firstborn. I have done as you told me. Please sit up and eat some of my game so that you may give me your blessing.” Isaac asked his son, “How did you find it so quickly, my son?” “The LORD your God gave me . Genesis 25-27. Context. Genesis 25:5. Genesis 25:7-10. EULOGY - What were a few things that happened to Abraham?. The Beginning. Genesis 25:20-23. The Birth. Genesis 25:24-26. Growing up. Genesis 25:27-28. Assignment. The Story Of JACOB. BETHEL – House of God – Gen 28:22. Jacobs wrestles with God – Gen 32:28. Genesis . 32:28 (NIV. ). 28 . Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be . Jacob. Faith Required. My people shall live by faith. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith initiated. Faith challenged. Faith developed. or Faith abandoned. Examples of people and their successful response to the faith challenge. Genesis 29. Love at First Sight. The Deceiver Deceived. Growth in Grace. School of Hard Knocks (Life). Genesis 29. Love at First Sight. Jacob . loved Rachel from their first encounter.. Jacob . worked hard at menial labor in order to “earn” Rachel.. Jacob: Childhood Images (Gen. 25:23f). How can God choose one and reject another before they were born? . Predestination versus free will debate. If a person is not chosen are they responsible? . Is that fair? . Thirty-one pages in the Book of Mormon are in Jacob’s own words.. Born between 600 and 593 BC. . Devastatingly direct. ! . (. Isaiah like!). In fewer than 28 pages, the record from Jacob to Mosiah covers about 421 of the total 1021 years covered by the entire Nephite record (41%). . Jacob 6-7 Jacob 6:4 Which characteristic of God seems most dominant in the allegory ? “In his concluding commentary on the allegory, Jacob (said )… How merciful is our God unto us ” (Jeffrey R. Holland, PATRIARCHS GENESIS 12-50 THE HISTORICITY OF THE PATRIARCHS THEORIES Judeo-Christian view They were historical The stories include both authentic and unauthentic material that has been reshaped. EVIDENCE FOR