27, 30-28, 9 The Dangers Of Parental Favoritism (Notes)

                                                       liberty bible church               7/13/08 P.M.

By Tom Zobrist

“The Dangers of Parental Favoritism”

Genesis 27:30-28:9

introduction

Sibling rivalry is part of our sin nature. It has been part of our DNA since Caan and Abel. Parental favoritism is a contributing factor. What are some dangers of this and how can we avoid it?

  i.                                                                                                         vs. 30-36

a. emotions run high  

            Cf. Rom. 9:10-13; Mal. 1:2-3

b. Esau is __________________________________

 ii.                                                                                                            vs. 37-40

a. the bad news 

            Cf. Gen. 25:23

b. isaac’s _______________________________________ blessing for esau

iii.                                                                                                              vs. 41-45

A.     esau’s hatred

b. Rebekah’s plan

 iv.                                                                                                          vs. 46-28:9

A.     Rebekah- the _________________________________ mother

B.     Isaac- The __________________________________ father

C.     Jacob- The son ____________________________________________

D.     Esau- The son…

conclusion

How can we avoid these?

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