A Stolen Blessing
Genesis 27:1-29
I. A Special Request (vs. 1-4)
a. How does the Scripture describe Isaac in verse 1?
b. Who does Isaac call to himself and what is his request?
c. How does Genesis 25:28 set the stage for what is taking place?
d. What incentive does Isaac offer to urge Esau to hunt and provide him savory food?
II. Rebekah Intervenes (vs. 5-18)
a. Who hears Isaac’s request of Esau with the promise of a blessing?
b. Does Rebekah know what is at stake if Isaac blesses Esau?
c. How does Genesis 25:23 reveal that what Rebekah was doing would fulfill what had been prophesied?
d. What does Rebekah instruct Jacob to do?
e. Is Jacob concerned the deception will not work?
f. What is Jacob’s real fear in following Rebekah’s order?
g. How does Rebekah disguise Jacob to deceive Isaac?
h. Is Isaac suspicious?
III. Jacob’s Deception (vs. 19-29)
a. How does Jacob “sell” the deception?
b. How far is Jacob willing to go to deceive Isaac? Who does he implicate in his lie?
c. What is it that convinces Isaac to bless who he thinks is Esau?
d. What was Isaac’s blessing stolen by Jacob?
APPLICATION: Does God need deceit to advance His will?
Can human failings derail God’s sovereign plan?
