Genesis(a summary) Part 2
The focus then shifts to the descendents of Shem one of the three sons of Noah
Relating how Abram hears God speak and in faith responds to His call
Leaving the city life behind he adopts a nomadic life heading for an unknown land
A covenant established promises greatness and a land of his own despite his advancing years
This promise was eventually to be fujfilled when Abram was old and Sarai deemed to be barren
Prior to this event we read oof two incidents illustrating the sinful nature of man
On leaving Haran, Abram had taken his nephew Lot,soon lured by the city Lot settled in Sodom
Sarai too had yeilded to human wisdom, encouraging Abram to have a child with her maid Hagar
Both of these actions were contrary to the will of God but in His mercy the Lord intervenes on their behalf.
Lot is rescued when Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed and Hagar is helped and blessed when the promised son is born
The story of Eliezar’s quest for a wife for Isaac says much about the witness of his master Abraham
In seeking guidance he invokes the name of his master’s God bring him success
he further acknowledges God in leading him when he meets with Rebeckah and her family
Being certain that his task has been fulfilled as he returns to Abraham with Isaac’s bride
And this ratified at the meeting and mutual love of the bride and her prospective groom
The union of Isaac amd Rebeckah though blessed by mutual love for some time remains childless
Until eventually twins are conceived and a prophesy is made that the elder will serve the youngery6
On their birth they are noticeably different. The firstborn being hairy his brother smooth skinned
In adulthood this shows up in contrasting personalities with favouritism displayed by the parents
The hunter named Eaau favoured by Isaac, the ‘ home bird ‘ Jacob by Rebeckah.
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