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Isaac

The quiet son between two loud lives, who dug wells and kept moving rather than fight.

The story

1. Child of laughter Gen 21:1-8

   Born when Abraham is 100 and Sarah is ninety. He is the promise in the flesh.

2. Bound on Moriah Gen 22:6-13

   He carries the wood up the hill and asks, “where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” He is bound on the altar, and God provides a ram.

3. Comforted by Rebekah Gen 24:62-67

   Grieving his mother, he walks in the field at evening and sees the camels coming. He marries Rebekah and loves her.

4. Wells and a lie Gen 26:6-22

   In Gerar he calls Rebekah his sister out of fear. Later, when his wells are taken, he moves on and digs again until there is room.

5. The blind blessing Gen 27:1-40

   He plans to bless Esau and is deceived into blessing Jacob. He trembles violently, then confirms it: “Yes, and he shall be blessed.”

Key verses

“For now the LORD has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.” Genesis 26:22 (ESV)

Read together: Gen 21:1-8 · Gen 22:6-13 · Gen 24:62-67 · Gen 26:6-22 · Gen 27:1-40

Questions to sit with

1. Isaac's life was mostly ordinary. What does it mean to you that God's promise passed through a quiet man?
2. His favoritism shaped his family for a generation. Where do your loves need to be brought under God's purposes?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.