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Isaac blessed: See Genesis 27:27–40. The only part of the story that could be seen as a blessing for Esau is that he would eventually break free from serving his brother. Later, Esau received blessings through Jacob's wealth (Genesis 33:8–11).
These strong examples of faith start with Abraham's family and end with Rahab. They show that faith is the only way to respond to God.
Chapter 11 gives a long list of people who trusted God. This shows clearly that living by faith is the only true way to follow God. The writer keeps repeating the words “by faith” to make this message clear. Each example follows the same pattern:
(a) the phrase by faith,
(b) the person's name,
(c) the event or action showing faith, and
(d) the result.
Abraham Esau Isaac Jacob “Belief” in the Gospel of John By Faith Faith and Good Deeds God Protects His Servant
Parallels
People
Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Descent into Hell Hebrews, Letter to the Inheritance Isaac Letter to the Romans Obedience Perseverance
Topics
Esau is Defrauded of his Father's Blessing by Jacob Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Isaac Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham was a Prophet Jacob: Fradulently Obtains his Father's Blessing Parents: Their Duty to Their Children Is: To Bless Them