LESSON 16 (April 19) • Genesis 26-27

The Beginning of Strife Between Jacob & Esau

•!• Of what is the author of Genesis reminding his readers in Genesis 26:1?

•!• What is the significance of what we are reading in Genesis 26:2-5?

•!• How does Isaac get himself into trouble in Genesis 26:6-11 and why does it sound so familiar?

•!• Is there anything that stands out to you about what we are being told in Genesis 26:12-22?

•!• What do we learn about Esau in Genesis 26:34-35 and why does it matter?

•!• What was the significance of Isaac wanting to bless Esau before he died in Genesis 27?

•!• How would you summarize the blessing of Isaac pronounced in Genesis 27:27-29?

•!• "Is he not rightly named Jacob" (Gen 27:36)? What does the name Jacob mean?

•!• How would you summarize the blessing of Isaac pronounced in Genesis 27:39-40?

•!• As you reflect on Genesis 27, is there anything we can learn?