The sermon examines the story of Jacob fleeing to Haran after Esau threatens to kill him. It analyzes God's sovereignty in orchestrating the events, even through the sins of the characters.

Isaac blesses Jacob before he leaves, promising he will become a "company of peoples." This expands the Abrahamic covenant in a new way.

Jacob leaves unaware of what it truly means to be in covenant with God, having relied on deception his whole life. God is now setting him on a journey of spiritual maturity.

Rebecca's plan to send Jacob away temporarily ends up separating them for 20 years until her death. Her excuses become the real reasons due to God's sovereignty.

Esau foolishly tries to gain his father's favor by marrying relatives of Ishmael, not understanding the spiritual reality of his situation as an unbeliever.

Unbelievers can only see the outward works and blessings of faith, not the spiritual reality. Esau tries to mimic behaviors instead of having true faith.

The sermon warns believers not to substitute works for faith, and encourages seeing opportunities to share the true gospel with unbelievers focused on works instead of relationship with God.

Notes: https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_28a/file/notes/Genesis_28A.pdf

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