Son of Promise Meets a Sea of Strife
2066- 1886BC
Bible Reference: Genesis 21-28, 35:27-29
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- Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah. Rebekah was Abraham’s great-niece.
- Isaac was willing to sacrifice himself at the request of his aged father on Mt. Moriah until God intervened.
- Abraham’s servant found Rebekah miraculously.
- Isaac and Rebekah were the first arranged marriage mentioned in scripture.
- Rebekah was barren until Isaac prayed and God opened up her womb.
- Rebekah had twin boys: Jacob and Esau.
- Isaac lied about Rebekah’s true identity and called her his sister just as Abraham did.
- Isaac favored Esau and Rebekah favored Jacob.
- Rebekah tricked Isaac into blessing Jacob.
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