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Genesis 25: What is the Value of the Covenant?


“Genesis 25: What is the Value of the Covenant?” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 29–30

“Genesis 25,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 29–30

Genesis 25

What Is the Value of the Covenant?

Genesis 25 tells us that after Sarah died, Abraham took another wife and had more children. This chapter also tells about his death and burial. A brief list of Ishmael’s descendants is given, and then the chapter focuses on the story of the birth of Esau and Jacob, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. The story of Esau and Jacob raises important questions that each of us should ask ourselves: How do I feel about being born with the Abrahamic covenant as my inheritance? How much do I value that covenant?

Studying the Scriptures

Do activity A as you study Genesis 25.

  1. How Does It Happen Today?

    Esau traded away something that would be of great value to him in the future (his birthright) for something of little value that could be obtained right away and satisfied an immediate appetite (hunger). Write about ways you see people today trading eternal opportunities and blessings for something worldly or something that satisfies an appetite.