![]() It seems unlikely that Abraham would have taught Isaac he SHOULD do this. The saying “like father like son” is very often true. Genesis 26 – Isaac followed his father’s example of claiming his wife was his sister for the purpose of trying to save his own life. Is this sin? Why or why not? What problems did this lead to?Ģ. This led Isaac to prefer Esau over Jacob. Why? Evidently Isaac had more in common with Esau while Rebekah had more in common with Jacob. Genesis 25:28 – Isaac and Rebekah both made the same mistake of showing favoritism to their children. ![]() They were both delivered up by the power of God.ġ. They were both obedient to their father’s will, even to the point of being willing to die. They both carried the wood for their sacrifice (Genesis 22:6, John 19:17-18). He and Jesus were both only sons and sons of promise. Abraham received him back as from the dead as a type of Christ’s future resurrection. He was one of the first post-flood committed followers of the one true God. Place in history: Isaac is a patriarch of the Jewish people. Since Isaac inherited everything of his fathers’ he would have also inherited the family business. Many speculate that Abraham was at one point a trader/businessman. They planted crops and raised flocks of animals. He was the head of something like a clan. Training and occupation: Genesis 26:12-14 – Isaac inherited his father’s wealth. His birth was the fulfillment of a promise God had made to Abraham roughly 20 years before, showing that if we wait for God in faith He will always keep His promises to us. Polytheism was the common practice of the day and there were many difference false gods and idols in the lands where he lived.Įvents surrounding birth: Genesis 21:1-7 Isaac’s birth is probably the second most amazing in the Bible, and perhaps in the history of the world (second to Jesus’ virgin birth). It was a time in the world when there were almost no followers of the one true God. He lived near the region which was controlled by the Philistines, showing that their influence dated back to well before the time of David. He lived as a sojourner moving around often, which was needed for feeding his large herds. When and where he lived: Isaac lived primarily in the land of Canaan. ![]() Created by Study and Obey with Accordance Bible Software
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