Genesis 27:30-46 Esau’s Blessing
When Esau returned from hunting and cooking, he was shocked to find out that Jacob had stolen his blessing. Esau wept, begged for a blessing and received it, and decided to kill his brother. So, Rebekah sent Jacob away to her brother Laban until Esau could cool off. There are two benefits to […]
Genesis 22:15-23:20 The Blessing of Abraham
Following the temptation of Abraham, the angel of the Lord spoke to Abraham and blessed him. Of particular interest are two things that the angel said to Abraham: 1. that his seed would possess the gate of his enemies; and 2. that in his seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed. […]