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Sermon on
Jacob's Deception

 

1. Introduction: The Context of Jacob's Deception

1.1 Understanding the family dynamics: Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob Genesis 25:19-28

1.2 The prophecy given to Rebekah: "the older will serve the younger" Genesis 25:23

1.3 The birthright transaction: Esau sells his birthright to Jacob Genesis 25:29-34

2. The Deception: Jacob Impersonates Esau

2.1 Rebekah's plan: Encouraging Jacob to deceive Isaac Genesis 27:5-10

2.2 Jacob's hesitation and Rebekah's assurance Genesis 27:11-14

2.3 The act of deception: Jacob lies to his father Genesis 27:15-24

2.4 Isaac blesses Jacob, believing him to be Esau Genesis 27:25-29

3. The Aftermath: Esau's Anger and Jacob's Flight

3.1 Esau's reaction: Anger and desire for revenge Genesis 27:30-36

3.2 Rebekah's warning and Jacob's flight to Haran Genesis 27:41-45

3.3 Isaac's blessing to Jacob before his departure Genesis 28:1-5

4. God's Grace Despite Deception

4.1 God's appearance to Jacob at Bethel: The ladder dream Genesis 28:10-15

4.2 Jacob's vow to God Genesis 28:20-22

4.3 God's faithfulness: Jacob's prosperity in Haran Genesis 30:25-43

5. The Transformation: Jacob's Encounter with God

5.1 Jacob's return to Canaan and his fear of Esau Genesis 32:3-8

5.2 Jacob's wrestling with God and his name change to Israel Genesis 32:22-32

5.3 The reconciliation of Jacob and Esau Genesis 33:1-4

6. Conclusion: Lessons from Jacob's Deception

6.1 The consequences of deception: Broken relationships and fear Genesis 27:41-45

6.2 God's grace and faithfulness despite our failures Genesis 28:15

6.3 The power of transformation: From Jacob (deceiver) to Israel (one who struggles with God) (Genesis 32 28) Genesis 32:28

6.4 The importance of reconciliation and forgiveness Genesis 33:4

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