In a story with no hero, we learn how not to pursue God's blessing. In Isaac and Esau we see the way our love of things or people can cloud our vision, and in Rebekah and Jacob we see how we can resort to manipulation or deception to seek God's favor. In all of this, God is working for our good and his glory, calling us to faith.

As we journey with Isaac from fear to faith and famine to feasting, we are called to trust God's promises to bless us with provision and the gift of his presence.

As we journey with Isaac from fear to faith and famine to feasting, we are called to trust God's promises to bless us with provision and the gift of his presence.

As we journey with Isaac from fear to faith and famine to feasting, we are called to trust God's promises to bless us with provision and the gift of his presence.

In a moment, Esau makes a decision that will mark him for the rest of his life. We learn from his character and actions that we should value the things of God far above the things of this earth.

In a moment, Esau makes a decision that will mark him for the rest of his life. We learn from his character and actions that we should value the things of God far above the things of this earth.

In a moment, Esau makes a decision that will mark him for the rest of his life. We learn from his character and actions that we should value the things of God far above the things of this earth.

When Rebekah inquires of the Lord why her pregnancy is so pain-filled, God informs her of the strife that will exist between her sons and of the fact that the younger of the two was the chosen seed of promise. In this message we wrestle with God's sovereign choice of who to bless, ultimately rejoicing in his purposes exercised for his glory.

When Rebekah inquires of the Lord why her pregnancy is so pain-filled, God informs her of the strife that will exist between her sons and of the fact that the younger of the two was the chosen seed of promise. In this message we wrestle with God's sovereign choice of who to bless, ultimately rejoicing in his purposes exercised for his glory.

When Rebekah inquires of the Lord why her pregnancy is so pain-filled, God informs her of the strife that will exist between her sons and of the fact that the younger of the two was the chosen seed of promise. In this message we wrestle with God's sovereign choice of who to bless, ultimately rejoicing in his purposes exercised for his glory.