We have finished the study of the "Father of the Faithful." He was a man who trusted God. Think over all that you have learned about him and write down in your notebook two or three ways in which you think that he showed his trust in God. Think whether there is any way in which you would be willing to trust God.
JACOB-ISRAEL
| [IV.] | Jacob, the Clever |
| [V.] | Israel, the Godly |
IV. JACOB, THE CLEVER
THE STORY
§10. The Purchase of the Birthright (Gen. 25:25-34)
Isaac and Rebekah had two sons who were twins. The first was red, all over like a hairy garment; and they called his name Esau, and the name of his brother was called Jacob.
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. Now Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: and Rebekah loved Jacob.