Light on a Hill

Laban deceives Jacob. Leah cries out to God because of how Jacob feels about her, God responds by giving her 4 sons. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQ5KfMDJu8fVrL1S?e=EJuuwz

Jacob makes it to his uncle Laban's house and meets Rachel. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQ2TEEz6nmzuHsk_?e=EdfdCg

Isaac confirms the blessing on Jacob as Esau hears. Jacob leaves for his uncle Laben's house 450 miles away. Esau takes a third wife; God gives Jacob a look into the spiritual realm. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQrMYImwSQ_PxY9T?e=ICB2OT

Esau realizes actions have consequences and is none too happy with Jacob. He enters just as Jacob is leaving and demands a blessing as well, but learns he will serve his younger brother so he plans to kill Jacob after Isaac dies. A model for dysfunctional families on what not to do. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQegYytumLWjKAYn

We finish the saga of the supposed stolen blessing. Esau is angry that there is no blessing for him.

We look at these events from a different perspective. Who's really the deceiver here? Isaac lapses into looking at things from a worldly view in attempting to give Esau the blessing. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQXS2041SxQT-Zs2?e=PWyYrW

Sometimes things are not as they appear, we look at Jacob and Esau in a different light. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQOL-3r7lOOdmbsU?e=pxILGY

Isaac lives out Romans 12, "Bless those who persecute you. Abimelech seeks a non aggression pact with Isaac because God continues to bless him. Esau goes to the world for a wife. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlH2no8NE8Ib-Bd2K?e=fuiqTc

After settling in Gerar, God tells Isaac He will bless him. Abimelech visits Isaac to to make a covenant. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlH_IpSyomPBkzj4l?e=k2dQBq

God is preparing the bowls of wrath to be poured out on those who reject Him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkj3csbxZMNqQHll6?e=bx1STw

Another famine, this time it's Isaac who heads toward Egypt. God stops him half way, Isaac obedient and settles in Gerar. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlG9xCszRHDFa-4R5?e=a3hG46

An introduction and summation of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Rebekah leading to chapter 26. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlHPSvnVTpPV63RpH?e=u3D6yp

Jacob and Esau are born, Esau despises his birth right and sells it. We learn why God hated Esau. Rebekkah continues trusting in God. What's your character worth? Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlGt2Z_sUEvs084NP?e=RilApF

Isaac and Esau are born, Esau despises his birthright and sells it and the blessing that is connected to it for a bowl of stew to Jacob. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlGrNFkj6pI3_JtMH?e=kr4mkF

Abraham leaves everything to Isaac as he is the only path to the Messiah. Ishmael dies leaving 12 sons as a type of the world contrasting Jacob's 12 sons of the promise. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlGT_E40pB2XhAis8?e=DFpYQ1

Abraham and Ishmael die, Abraham will become father of many nations as God promised. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlGZxghKlcvli9lB3?e=Sv5y1T

Eliezer experiences God's faithfulness and believes. A life of obedience to God is a life of blessing. When God gives us a task don't procrastinate. We see the transition from one generation to the next. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlGB7tZXyi5DDF4T6?e=0ehM9b

Eliezer comes to faith in the God of his master, Abraham . The servant is successful in acquiring a bride for Isaac. The torch is past from Abraham and Sarah to Isaac and Rebecca.

This parenthetical chapter gives a preview of coming events. Whoever takes the Mark of the beast seals their fate, being separated from God for eternity. Those who reject Jesus will be harvested from the earth. The wine press of the wrath of God is trodden. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlEs6WY7zLkvj-CVg?e=DUYKyz

Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac.

Sarah dies at 127 years old, God had protected and sustained her through her life to accomplish the tasks He gave her. When her tasks were complete God brought her home. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlFo01R_r3eH19ReK?e=gn8jA5

Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. We see the parallels between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit to Abraham, Isaac, and Eliezer. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlF5xjB9zo8FJhhyq?e=jafjFc

Sarah dies, she's the only women in the Bible who's age at death is mentioned. Abraham buys a field with a burial cave. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlFfSkNXkqJvqIZuE?e=abNbo5

Abraham is rewarded for his unwavering obedience to God. Isaac's wife is introduced. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlFA_CcaLi4ydE7Ow?e=q2XNI2

Abraham's faith is backed up by his actions. God swears an oath to bless Abraham and his descendants along with those who help them. First mention of Isaac's future wife. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlFI-Bxct5W5H4WPr?e=SPbo6z