The Covenant With Isaac

Genesis, Books 8&9 (25:12 through 35:22)

The Faith of Isaac (Genesis 25:12-34)

Isaac inherits a land of peace and safety from his father Abraham…but unfortunately, it cannot last.

Isaac’s Covenant With the Nations (Genesis 26:1-33)

Like Abraham before him, Isaac moves southward, and begins to fill the wilderness with life and true worship — only to be driven out by the local king. Has something gone wrong with God’s plan?

The Faith of Esau (Genesis 26:34-28:9)

Isaac’s family self-destructs. The brothers part ways.

The Faith of Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22)

Jacob is driven out of the land, toward exile in the east. Someone unexpected meets him along the road.

The Faith of Laban (Genesis 29:1-30)

Jacob enters into a power game with his uncle, and loses.

The Faith of the Sisters (Genesis 29:31-30:24)

Jacob’s wives enter into a terrible contest with one another, and win.

The Redemption of the Sisters (Genesis 30:25-31:21)

The real problem in the family is finally identified and resolved. The journey home begins.

The Condemnation of Laban (Genesis 31:22-55)

Laban enters into a power game with Jacob’s God, and loses.

The Redemption of Jacob (Genesis 32:1-32)

Jacob is drawn back into the land, out of exile in the east. Someone unexpected meets him along the road.

The Redemption of Esau (Genesis 33:1-20)

The brothers reunite. Isaac’s family is restored.

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