Message Notes

What Do We Learn From Genesis?
Jacob and Esau

A Story of Twin Brothers (Genesis 25-33)

Esau - 1st born, manly man, daddy's favorite, heir to the family blessing & birthright, constantly deceived by Jacob.

Jacob - 2nd born, momma's boy, deceiver (like his momma), not at peace, always on the run.

Connecting the dots - 2 Very Similar Stories

Genesis 33:4 - Esau & Jacob (the prodigal brother)

Luke 15:20-24 - The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Just as Esau is the hero of Jacob's story, so Jesus is the hero of your story.

"For this son of mine [read: YOU] was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."
Luke 15:24