1. JACOB & ESAU
A Tale of 2 Brothers

2. INTRODUCTION
After Abraham’s death the Lord confirmed the same
covenant with his son Isaac.
Isaac was forty when Abraham’s servant brought him
Rebekah to be his wife.
Like Sarah, Rebekah was also barren
Isaac entreated God for her and she became pregnant
with twins.

3. A STRUGGLE FROM THE START
While Rebekah carried the
twins in her womb, they
struggled and fought against
each other, so much so, that
she wondered how she
remained alive.
God told her that there were
two nations within her and
that the elder would serve the
younger.

4. TWO BABY BOYS
When it was time for Rebekah to
deliver, the first baby was red and
hairy. He was named Esau.
The second baby came out holding on
to the heel of Esau. He was smooth all
over. His name was called Jacob.
Did you know that the name Jacob
means to “supplant?”
The word “supplant” means to
supersede or take the place of because
of superior excellence or power.

5. MEN CUT OF A DIFFERENT
FABRIC
As the boys grew into men, they led very different
lives.
Esau was an excellent hunter and was favored by
his father, Isaac.
In the scriptures, it stated that Jacob dwelt in
tents and was favored by his mother Rebekah
What is more important, is that God loved Jacob
but hated Esau. Why?

6. JACOB I LOVE BUT ESAU I HATE
Simply put, Jacob was righteous and Esau was
wicked. Despite popular belief, God does not
love everybody. He loves his children who
choose to obey him. Jacob was his child.
But there is more to it than that. God chose one
family to build a holy nation of people upon
whom he would establish his covenant. This
nation was Israel and began with Abraham.
As we know, God confirmed the same covenant
he established with Abraham, with Isaac his son.
Though Isaac had twin boys, it was Jacob NOT
Esau, who God had chosen to carry the seed of
his holy nation and to have the birthright.

7. A BIRTHRIGHT FOR SALE
What is a birthright?
A birthright is a particular right of
possession or privilege that one has
from birth.
Traditionally, the eldest son would
receive the birthright and assume the
responsibilities as head of the
household after his father died.
He would also inherit the greater
portion of his father's wealth and
property. This birthright also would
include the role of priest in the
family.

8. FIRSTBORN BLESSING
Esau thought little of his birthright. He
loved the wealth and honor bestowed upon
the eldest but hated the responsibility so he
sold his birthright to Jacob for food.
When Isaac was old and blind, Rebekah told
Jacob to tell his father that he was Esau so
that his father could bless him.
This was the will of God.
The blessing of the father extended
throughout his generation to the end of
time.
Isaac was blind in a sense to the wickedness
of Esau seeing only his strong first born son
who was a great hunter.

9. FIRSTBORN BLESSING
To aid Jacob in getting the firstborn blessing, Rebekah prepared
savoury meat for Isaac.
She took garments of Esau and placed them on Jacob and put goat
skins upon his hands and neck so that he would feel hairy like his
older brother.
Jacob went to his father Isaac, bringing him the meat.
When Isaac heard his son speak, he recognize his voice to be Jacob.
However, Jacob let Isaac feel his hands.
Because of the goat skins that were used, Jacob felt hairy like Esau,
leading Isaac to believe that this was his firstborn son.

10. JACOB’S BLESSING
“Therefore God give thee of
the dew of heaven, and the
fatness of the earth, and
plenty of corn and wine:
Let people serve thee, and
nations bow down to thee: be
lord over thy brethren, and
let thy mother's sons bow
down to thee: cursed be every
one that curseth thee, and
blessed be he that blesseth
thee.” (Genesis 27: 28-29)

11. ESAU’S BLESSING
When Esau came in
afterwards to receive the
blessing it was too late.
He cried to his father and
begged him to bless him
also.
So Isaac blessed Esau too.

12. ESAU’S BLESSING
“Behold, thy dwelling shall be
the fatness of the earth,
and of the dew of heaven
from above; And by thy
sword shalt thou live, and
shalt serve thy brother; and it
shall come to pass when thou
shalt have the dominion, that
thou shalt break his yoke
from off thy
neck.” (Genesis 27: 39-40)

13. TWO DIFFERENT BLESSINGS
The blessing of Jacob and Esau were different from
each other. How so? Why is this important to us
today?

14. JACOB’S BLESSING
Jacob represents the nation of Israel as a
whole and not only that, but All righteous
in the world (Jews and Gentiles).
His blessing has a 3-part meaning.
First, it pointed to the time when Israel
was once a great nation during ANCIENT
days.
Second, it specifically refers to the
redemption of Israel as a firstborn nation
during the LAST days
And finally, it includes God’s holy word
and his blood, which preserves and
prepares all of his children for salvation,
whether Jew or Gentile.

15. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“FATNESS OF THE EARTH”
First, the "fatness of this earth" represents the wealth and riches
Israel once had in this world before they were conquered by wicked
nations.
God not only blessed Israel with his holy laws, but he also blessed
them with beauty, wealth, riches and great prosperity in this earth.
Consider King Solomon, who was the richest and wisest King of
Israel. During his time, Israel was at its peak of prosperity.
This is because Israel was God’s firstborn nation and he had
established a covenant with them, beginning with Abraham.
However, Israel’s power on this earth did not last because of their
repeated disobedience. They had broken their part of the
covenant.

16. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“DEW OF HEAVEN”
Dew is small rain that falls on the
ground in the morning, keeping it
moist and promoting growth.
Heavenly doctrine or the word of God
are liken to dew. When we read the
bible it is like dew falling upon us.
This dew or heavenly doctrine
refreshes us and revives us. It
cleanses the dirt of sin away.
Dew also represents the blessings that
God bestows upon us, both for our
spiritual AND common needs.

17. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“PLENTY OF CORN”
We all have heard of corn. That large
grain plant that people to this day
argue as to whether it’s a fruit, starch
or vegetable!
Whatever its classification, corn is the
most widely produced feed grain in
the United States, with most of the
crop providing the main energy
ingredient in livestock feed.
Corn is also processed into a wide
range of food and industrial products
including fuel ethanol.

18. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“PLENTY OF CORN”
Other examples including
toothpaste, jams, jellies, sauces,
marinades, cereals, condiments,
canned fruits and vegetables get
there start from corn!
Given these factors, are society
and its economy would not be
able to function without corn.

19. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“PLENTY OF CORN”
Corn can also be likened to the word of God.
And just as our economy would not be able to thrive without
corn, we cannot spiritually thrive without the word of God.
Corn as a food nourishes us and provides our bodies with
many health benefits.
We must think of the word as our spiritual food. It nourishes
us, helping us grow and fully mature in the truth.

20. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“PLENTY OF WINE”
The wine represents the blood of Christ.
When we think in common terms, the blood flowing in our
bodies is absolutely vital because it:
Provides nutrition and respiration of tissues.
Takes waste away from the body and brings it to the
bladder & bowels.
Regulates and coordinates chemically in the body.
Regulates the heat of the body and it defends the body
against infection.
Blood is also a defense against death coming into the body.

21. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“PLENTY OF WINE”
Unlike man, the life that is in
the blood of Jesus is eternal.
When his blood was spilled to
the ground, grace was granted
to ALL mankind, that is, the
opportunity and time to
repent for our sins and obey.
As we can see, not all people
on this earth are obedient to
God’s laws.

22. GOD GIVE THEE THE
“PLENTY OF WINE”
But for those who choose to obey,
his blood is a source for eternal
life.
The blood of Christ feeds the
spirit, providing nutrition.
It provides the breath of life to
every part of us.
It removes all waste matter or
anything contrary to the laws of
God that would harm us spiritually.
It heals us of sin and death which
is the disease of the spirit.

23. “LET NATIONS BOW TO THEE”
This part of Jacob’s
blessing speaks specifically
of Israel’s past AND future.
As mentioned before, Israel
was once a great nation
with much power, beauty
and wealth. This was all
taken away because of their
disobedience.

24. “LET NATIONS BOW TO THEE”
During the last days, God will
redeem Israel, revealing his
chosen people to the entire
world.
He will get Israel fame amongst
all the nations and people from
every kindred will cling to them
because they will have the word
of God.
They will be revealed as God’s
firstborn nation and will receive
a double portion of the blessings
of salvation because they have
the birthright.

25. “LET NATIONS BOW TO THEE”
Isaiah 61: 3 & 5-6
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give
unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for
mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of
heaviness; that they might be called trees of
righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he
might be glorified. And strangers shall stand and
feed your flocks, and the sons of the alien shall
be your plowmen and your vinedressers. But ye
shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall
call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the
riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye
boast yourselves.”

26. “LET NATIONS BOW TO THEE”
Isaiah 61: 7 & 9
“For your shame ye shall have double; and
for confusion they shall rejoice in their
portion: therefore in their land they shall
possess the double: everlasting joy shall be
unto them. And their seed shall be known
among the Gentiles, and their offspring among
the people: all that see them shall acknowledge
them, that they are the seed which the
LORD hath blessed.”

27. THE BLESSING OF ESAU
Esau represents the wicked
people in this earth.
In Esau’s blessing, Isaac
stated, “behold thy dwelling
shall be the fatness of this
earth”
The wicked have been given
this earth to dwell in and
they enjoy the pleasures and
riches that this world has to
offer. These pleasures, the
wealth and land are the
"fatness of the earth."

28. THE BLESSING OF ESAU
Remember it was stated that dew
represents not only his word but the
blessings he bestows upon us.
The blessings of God not only fulfill
spiritual needs but common needs as
well.
God is also merciful to the wicked
despite their disobedience.
He has blessed them with wisdom to run
the world & to live their common lives.
Think of knowledge that architects have
to design a building, doctors to heal or
farmers to grow crops. These are not all
saints but all of this wisdom and
knowledge comes from God.

29. THE BLESSING OF ESAU
Isaac also said to his eldest son,
“by the sword thou shalt live”
This means that the wicked
nations were in constant battle
to rule the world.
This is still going on today,
nations engaging in war.

30. THE BLESSING OF ESAU
Isaac said to his eldest son, “"And shalt
serve thy brother; and it shall come to
pass when thou shalt have the dominion,
that thou shalt break his yoke from off
thy neck.”
When Israel was in power they conquered
many wicked nations. And these wicked
nations (Esau) were indeed in subjection
to their brother, Israel (Jacob).
Israel was eventually conquered by
wicked nations. We can see that the
wicked now have dominion over this
world. That is what is meant by breaking
"his yoke from off thy neck."
YOKE ON AN OXEN

31. THE BLESSING OF JACOB VS.
THE BLESSING OF ESAU
The blessing of Esau or the riches and
pleasures of this world will not last
forever. These material things will be
destroyed with fire as well as this earth.
However, the blessing of Jacob pertains
to his holy word, which is eternal and
leads to salvation when one takes hold of
it.
Jacob’s blessing gives the hope of
redemption for Israel and all saints.
If we are to be saved, we must pursue the
blessings of Jacob and not the blessings
of Esau.
VS.

32. THE BLESSING OF JACOB VS.
THE BLESSING OF ESAU
The blessing of Esau or the riches and
pleasures of this world will not last
forever. These material things will be
destroyed with fire as well as this earth.
However, the blessing of Jacob pertains
to his holy word, which is eternal and
leads to salvation when one takes hold of
it.
Jacob’s blessing gives the hope of
redemption for Israel and all saints.
If we are to be saved, we must pursue the
blessings of Jacob and not the blessings
of Esau.
VS.

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34. SPECIAL THANKS
This presentation was developed & narrated by:
Elisabeth C. Pointer