As Isaac neared death, he decided to bless his children. He intended to give one blessing to Esau which is found in Gen 27:28-29. And he intended to give a different blessing to Jacob which is ...

As many of us know, Jacob—with the help of his mother, Rebekah—deceives his father, Isaac, into thinking that he is his older twin brother, Esau, and as a result, receives the coveted blessing ...

But notice: Jacob never offered to return the blessing; he never invited God and Esau to replace Jacob’s role in the covenantal chain. As we look through the story, Jacob is often flexible about ...

While Esau is in the fields Jacob — with his mother’s collusion — prepares to get Esau’s blessing for Jacob. They slaughter two choice goats, which Rebekah prepares.

In doing so, we honor the legacy of Jacob and Esau, transforming their story from one of conflict to one of hope. May we be strengthened to do this holy work, one step, one blessing, one open ...

One of the more telling, surprising and emotional episodes regarding Esau is when he hears and internalizes the implications of his father blessing his brother, Jacob. Esau cries uncontrollably as ...

As many of us know, Jacob—with the help of his mother, Rebekah—deceives his father, Isaac, into thinking that he is his older twin brother, Esau, and as a result, receives the coveted blessing ...