Q1) Turn back to Genesis 25. What promise did God make to Rebekah about Jacob?

Q2) Why then did she seek to claim the promise through human action?

Q3) To what extent is God’s promises up to us, and to what extent are they up to him? What part do we play in making his promise come to fruition?

Q4) The various failures on the part of each character in this story cost them dearly. What price did they have to pay for each of their sins?

Q5) Favouritism plays a major part in this story. Why is it wrong for parents to favour one child over another?

Q6) What parts of Isaac’s blessing stand out most to you and why?

Q7) How does Isaac’s blessing further the promises God made to Abraham?

Q8) God still brought about the promises he made to Rebekah, despite everyone’s failure in this story. How does this encourage you?