Genesis 27-29

The name Jacob seems to have a root meaning defined as deception. If so it seems to fit pretty well. Jacob does not seem to have much respect for Esau and is always looking out for number one. The shocking thing is his mother’s involvement. Rebekah seems eager for Jacob to steal the blessing that Isaac wants to give to Esau. At the same point, it could be that they are securing Jacobs right to have the blessing that belongs to him as the “new” firstborn as a result of the purchased right for the bowl of soup we just read about yesterday. Of course that seemed shady as well.

What do you think about these choices Jacob is making?

​-Pastor Doug