Genesis 25.19-34 (12 July 2020)
© Neil Millar
In recent weeks, we’ve been reflecting on the book of Genesis – stories of the patriarchs (or ancestors as they’re sometimes called). Two weeks ago, we pondered Abraham and the Akedah, the perplexing tale of the ‘binding’ of Isaac. Last week it was Isaac and Rebekah in ordinary time. And this morning it’s the birth and youth of rival brothers. The continuance of God’s plan for blessing lies with this next generation, and in particular, the second-born son, so very different to his father (and his grandfather). Jacob is a wily character and we cannot but wonder at God’s choice of him. Goodness, if God can partner with a Jacob, there seems no limit to
who can be involved!!
Full reflection here