Esau Hates His Brother Jacob
Genesis 27:30-41
I. Esau Returns (vs. 30-33)
a. Esau returns from the errand Isaac had sent him on. What was the errand and was he successful?
b. What is Esau’s expectation upon his return?
c. Why does Isaac ask Esau who he is?
d. What does Isaac do upon hearing Esau’s response?
e. Could Isaac undo the blessing Jacob deceitfully stole?
II. Bless Me Also (vs. 34-38)
a. Why could Isaac not pronounce the same blessing on Esau?
b. Does Isaac realize the deception of Jacob?
c. Why is verse 36 significant in Esau calling out Jacob as a deceiver?
d. How many times has Jacob deceived / supplanted Esau?
e. Is Esau completely innocent in all of this? (see Gen. 25:34, Heb. 12:14-17)
III. Esau’s Blessing??? (vs. 39-41)
a. Does Esau’s blessing read like a blessing or a sentence?
b. What in Isaac’s words do you think stung Esau the most?
c. Would Jacob’s authority over Esau be forever?
d. How does 2 Kings 8:19-22 reveal the fulfillment of Isaac’s words?
e. How does Esau take all this?
APPLICATION: Does the sovereignty of God worked out in human affairs ignore the deceit (sin) of Jacob?
Or wrongfully punish an innocent Esau? (see Deuteronomy 32:3-4)
