What Does the Bible Say About Deception? Jacob, Esau, and the Stolen Blessing.

B7L2 In this Bible study on Genesis 27, Les Feldick examines the dramatic story of Jacob stealing Esau’s blessing and the profound spiritual lessons behind it. Discover why God allowed this deception to stand, what the Bible really means by "repentance," and how God’s sovereign choice operates even through flawed human actions. Les walks through Genesis 27 and 28 verse by verse, unpacking the intense family drama between Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau. He connects these Old Testament events to Hebrews 12 to explain the difference between worldly sorrow and true godly repentance. You will also learn about the significance of the Abrahamic Covenant, the meaning of God "hating" Esau, and how these ancient events still impact the Middle East today. 00:00 – Introduction & Ministry Overview 02:30 – The Deception of Isaac: Jacob & Rebekah’s Plan 03:40 – Isaac Trembles: Fear of Esau’s Reaction 05:25 – Esau’s Bitter Cry: Sorrow Without Repentance 06:40 – Hebrews 12: Understanding True vs. False Repentance 08:30 – The Danger of Being "Destitute of Faith" 10:30 – Isaac Confirms the Blessing: Jacob as "Lord" 11:20 – Esau’s Hatred & Plan for Vengeance 12:45 – Rebekah’s Warning: Escaping to Haran 15:50 – The Importance of a Godly Spouse 17:00 – The Abrahamic Covenant: God’s Promise of the Land 18:25 – Conclusion: Genesis & The Middle East Today Thank you for watching this lesson from "Through the Bible with Les Feldick." If this teaching helped you, please subscribe to the channel for more verse-by-verse Bible studies. #LesFeldick #BibleStudy #Genesis #JacobAndEsau #BibleTeaching