In collusion with his mother, Rebekah, Jacob, impersonating his brother Esau, lies (twice) to Isaac, his father, inorder to receive the blessing of the firstborn.

As Abraham dies, Issac, the new patriarch, struggles with the same sins as his dad, but sees his two sons, Jacob and Esau born–and the battle between the two begins.

Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for his son, Isaac, and God’s loyal, covenant love and providence are clearly evident throughout the entire process.

In obedience to God, Abraham is willing to offer Issac back to God, but He stops him and renews the covenant.

Isaac the covenant son is born and God cares for Hagar and Ishmael, who are dismissed from the house of Abraham.

As God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot escapes with his two daughters who commit incest with him, while Abraham’s deception with Abimelech threatens the covenant line.

God affirms the Covenant with Abraham, promises him a son, Isaac, and seals the promise with a covenant meal.

Abram follows the advice of his wife and sires Ishmael, creating major problems for his family; but God still affirms the eternal covenant with Abraham and its sign of circumcision.

As Abram rescues his nephew Lot, He receives a blessing from Melchizedek, a king and priest of God, after which God “cuts” the Covenant with Abram, a man of extraordinary faith.

Beginning a new study, focusing on the Patriarchs in the book of Genesis: God makes a threefold promise to Abram, to which Abram responds with incredible faith and worship.