It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Reflecting on Genesis 25:27-34

Isaac preferred Esau, the son who could hunt; Rebekah preferred Jacob, the one who stayed at home. Or, Rebekah had been given advance information by God that Jacob was to be the stronger one, the one who was to be served by his elder brother, and Isaac had not been given this information.

Three ways to interpret this reversal:
  • God can make an expected choice
  • One who has been designated the winner can voluntarily give up his reward
  • Reminder--your brother may want to change the rules

Esau gives up his birthright because he is famished. Why does his brother make this demand?
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