“By setting this new step forward in the history of salvation in the context of such unprincipled behavior by every member of the family, each self-centeredly seeking his or her own interest, the narrator is reasserting the grace of God. It is his mercy that is the ultimate ground of salvation.” (Gordan Wenham)

1. Rebekah's deception (27:1-17)
2. Isaac's blessing (27:18-29)
3. Esau's return (27:30-41)
4. Jacob's flight (27:42-28:22)

*This sermon is indebted to “Bible Talk” (Episode 9); and D.A. Carson’s “The Gospel According to
John.”