Genesis 25 – Sibling Rivalry
In this chapter, we find the death of Abraham, and the birth of his twin grandsons – Esau and Jacob. We find here the rivalry between these brothers, culminating in Esau’s forfeiture of his birthright.
In this chapter, we find the death of Abraham, and the birth of his twin grandsons – Esau and Jacob. We find here the rivalry between these brothers, culminating in Esau’s forfeiture of his birthright.
Abraham sends his faithful servant to the land of his family – Mesopotamia – to find a wife for his son Isaac.
We examine the story of God’s call for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac – Abraham’s heir of God’s promise.
Our second study of the Abrahamic covenant, and the institution of circumcision among the Hebrews. With this covenant, God renewed His promise of an heir – Isaac – to Abraham and Sarah.
God reiterates His promise of an heir to Abraham and Sarah whose descendants will inherit the land of Canaan. God establishes circumcision as the seal of His covenant with Abraham.
The Hebrews writer briefly examines the faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
The Hebrews writer continues setting forth the history of faith among the Hebrews with the story of God’s calling Abraham to sacrifice his promised heir – Isaac.