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Commentary by Douglas Tilstra:
"This story, like none other in Scripture, displays the tragic results of generational sins. Rebecca’s scheme is reminiscent of Sarah’s scheme involving Hagar (Genesis 16:1-5). Both women intend to “help God” fulfill His promise. Both use methods contrary to God’s plans. Rebecca has perpetuated her mother-in-law's sins into the next generation. Jacob’s lie about his own identity is not that different from his father’s and grandfather’s lies about their wives’ identities. All three men rationalized their lies as necessary for the fulfillment of God’s promise. In reality their lies revealed cowardice and distrust of God. Other generational traits in this story include favoritism, marital discord, sibling rivalry, jealousy, and hatred. Also the themes of attempted murder, long family separation and ultimate reconciliation span the generations before and after Jacob. This story calls us to reflect on our own families. What traits, what family sins, what habits and tendencies have we inherited from our parents and grandparents? The awareness of such does not lessen our personal responsibility, but it does sharpen our focus on how and where we need God’s grace in our lives to face the Satan’s attacks." Douglas Tilstra Vice president for student life Walla Walla University USA ❤️ Jump to Daily Bible Reading https://www.revivalandreformation.org/bhp/en/bible/gen/27 Our accounts in other social networks:
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