Two distinct peoples were born to Rebekah. Isaac though godly never accepted that Jacob should have the entire heritage. He wanted Esau to head the family, while Jacob bore the seed royal. But God once again separated church and world. Here are the lessons.
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The Seed of the Woman & the Seed of the Serpent I have heard many a preacher take this scripture & rip it to shreds. Little did I know they were doing that until today. Now, I finally understand what this scripture truly means & I can't believe how misinterpreted it actually is by most preachers.
First off, Isaac was 60 yrs old at the time the twins were born. Esau, the oldest (first born) was outdoorsy, adventurous, daring, etc. While Jacob was the opposite; being plain, careful & responsible.
Esau represents the seed of the serpent, the world. He's worldly, strong. Jacob represents the church, seed of the woman. Weak.
When Esau demands to be fed of lentils. Jacob points out Esau's apparent disdain for the blessing. Esau agrees, says it doesn't matter. Jacob doesn't cheat him here. Jacob says "make an oath". Esau, being indifferent, does so in order to be fed. The world.
When Isaac blesses Jacob, thinking it's Esau, he only gives a portion of a blessing. Jacob does not receive the official Abrahamic blessing from Isaac until Genesis 28:3-4. But he does get the full blessing.
And by the way, the boys are 77 yrs old when Isaac (137 yrs old) first blesses Jacob.
Jacob does pay a heavy price for what his mother & he do in order to protect the blessing. And that is what they were doing. Trying to protect God's pr
Dr Peter Masters has been pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in central London since 1970. These sermons have been preached to packed congregations including very many young people, and many have been aired on the Tabernacle's twice-weekly television programme seen throughout...