Thus far unique to Jacob, his testimony is one of reluctant surrender to God's will. Jacob (along with the rest of the figures in this passage) is always seeking to provide for himself whenever opportunity arises. In turn, what Jacob finds is that God's promises exceed the yielding of any posed opportunity. Genesis 27:1-29:26

Whether Prophecy, Healing, or Tongues, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are meant to build up the body of believers toward the unified goal of spreading the Gospel. 1 Corinthians 14:1-12

Paul encourages the Corinthian church to desire the best gifts from the Holy Spirit, yet he spurs them further to purse that which he refers to as a more excellent way. Paul shares that love is eternally relevant and will never pass away. Among Faith, Hope, and Love, the greatest is Love.

(1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

Isaac inherits the covenant God made to Abraham. We see that along with the faith of his father, Isaac also shares in some of Abraham's faults. We learn through this passage how God successfully accomplishes His will in the midst of our faithlessness. Genesis 24:1-26:35

Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, Esau, Abimelech, Laban

Paul encourages the Corinthian church to desire the best gifts from the Holy Spirit, yet he spurs them further to purse that which he refers to as a more excellent way. Paul shares that love is eternally relevant and will never pass away. Among Faith, Hope, and Love, the greatest is Love.

(1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

Paul seems to contradict his claim that there is no greater gift amongst those the Holy Spirit has given. Now, Paul ranks a small group of the gifts only to say that there still remains a better way. We see in this passage a reenforcement that the diversity of the church body is God's intended plan. 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

As we begin to close the book of Abraham's life, we see Abraham falling into the same erroneous sins of his path, but we also see him pass God's final test of faith. Isaac upon Moriah inherently looks forward to a greater Son to come.

Genesis, Isaac, Moriah, Sacrifice, Hagar, Ishmael

Gifts, Apostles, Prophets, Teachers, Holy Spirit, Pentecost