Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau

Review Isaac's life and consider the lessons to be learned from his spiritual traits as well as from Rebekah's example as a strong Matriarchal presence. The story of Jacob and Esau also has much to teach us.

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Read a Story

Isaac Gets a Wife
Read Genesis 24

Twins
Read Genesis 25: 20-34; 32-33

Isaac and the Wells
Read Genesis 26

The Blessing
Read Genesis 27

Jacob Leaves His Home
Read Genesis 28

Life with Uncle Laban
Read Genesis 29:1-15

Marriage to Leah and Rachel
Read Genesis 29:16-30

Jacob Wrestles with the Angel
Read Genesis 32:21-32

Jacob and Esau Meet Again
Read Genesis 33

Holy Land Tours

  • Peniel - Abram and Sarai travel to Canaan, Abraham's servant finds a bride for Isaac, Jacob steals Esau's blessing, Jacob wrestles with the angel, Jacob and Esau meet with love

Adult and Teen Resources

Articles — Everyday Living

  • Do-Over! - Everyone wants a second chance, and all it takes is a change in thought. If we stopped worrying about the situation or the mistakes we've made and focus on God, we will feel the instantaneous change in our thought, which will be reflected in our lives.
  • The Power of Forgiveness - It is easy to think we are doing others a favor by forgiving them. In actuality, we are doing ourselves a favor. We bless everyone, including ourselves, by forgiving others.
  • Siblings – Friends, Not Rivals - The Bible is full of stories of sibling rivalry, like Jacob and Esau. Through these stories we learn that man is an image of love and that sibling rivalry detracts from our expression of love. By loving our siblings, we might even find some blessings we had overlooked.
  • Two Brothers Reunited - The Story of Jacob and Esau - Two brothers reunited - the story of Jacob and Esau.

Book Reviews — Everyday Living

  • The Legacy Journey - Finances are personal, but there's nothing more intimate than consulting the Scriptures and talking finances with God. Dave Ramsey's "The Legacy Journey" outlines practical ways to save and explores the biblical view of wealth.

Bible Characters — Bible Study

  • Esau - As firstborn, Esau is the real heir and Isaac's successor. Readers already know that Jacob will be given that privilege.
  • Gad and Asher - Gad and Asher are Jacob's seventh and eight son's born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant.

Questions and Answers — Bible Study

  • Jacob's Descendants - Why were Joseph's descendants divided between the two sons, rather than just being called Joseph?

Books of the Bible — Bible Study

Relationships — Teen Time

  • Siblings - Friends, Not Rivals - The Bible is full of stories of sibling rivalry, like Jacob and Esau. Through these stories we learn that man is an image of love and that sibling rivalry detracts from our expression of love. By loving our siblings, we might even find some blessings we had overlooked.

Identity — Teen Time

  • Do-Over! - Everyone wants a second chance, and all it takes is a change in thought. If we stopped worrying about the situation or the mistakes we've made and focus on God, we will feel the instantaneous change in our thought, which will be reflected in our lives.