Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Genesis 27:5-10,18-19, 21-29
by: Cheri Appel.
Instead of being close, these twin brothers hated and feared each other. Rather than being one, this husband and wife connived to trick the other and push their own agendas. In place of an unconditional love, parents and sons chose sides. The family inheritance separated and divided rather than uniting all in God’s blessings. Like a modern-day soap opera, deceit, lies, cheating, and favoritism were evident within this family from Abraham to Jacob. Although God’s purposes can be fulfilled in spite of them, these sinful practices create a havoc that breaks hearts, relationships, and families. No wonder God says to seek Him first and pray unceasingly! Let’s apply these lessons today.