1. Jacob Steals the Blessing
Genesis 27 complements Genesis 25
Jacob steals the birthright and the blessing (berakah)
The blessing marks the son who carries on the covenant relationship with God (which includes…)

2. Jacob Steals the Blessing
Genesis 27:6-8, 13
Whose idea is the trick?

3. Jacob Steals the Blessing
Apparently Rebekah is a trickster, too.
Feminists often interpret this story as one of the few in the Hebrew Bible where a woman makes an important contribution.
Why do you think Rebekah tricks her husband? Do you think she was right to do it?

4. Jacob Steals the Blessing
Genesis 27:22-24
Was Isaac really fooled?
What do you make of Jacob’s lies?

5. Jacob Steals the Blessing
Genesis 27:27-29
What are the blessings?
Where have we heard these before?

6. Jacob Steals the Blessing
Gen. 12:1-3
God promises Abraham…
Land
Descendants (a Nation)
Isaac blesses Jacob with…
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Mastery over your brother