Audio: A Blessing Wrought in Deception (Genesis 27.7, 12–13, 27–29; 28.2-4) ‣ Praying Through the Bible

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August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Rebekah, Isaac’s wife, and her son, Jacob, conspire to cheat the other brother out of the inheritance due him. They trick old, blind, Isaac. What will God do about this blessing. You might be surprised…

Subjects covered:

– What is the cultural background to deathbed blessings?

– Why would God bless someone who deceived their father?

– How can we use this prayer in our own prayers?

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