Jacob And Esau Relationship In The Bible

• Esau and Jacob are twins who symbolize two different kinds of people: the carnal and the spiritual. Genesis 25:23 vividly shows the omniscience of God. As a creator God, He knew their hearts, and both them had a relationship with God. However, Esau is self-centered and Jacob is God-centered. Esau had no eternal regard for God’s word that he exchanged his birthright for food. He did not see its eternal significance (Genesis 25:31-33) Esau’s ethics is similar to many Christians today. They boast about their relationship with God although they casually compromise their faith to satisfy their carnal life. Like Esau, they may receive God’s blessings but His favor is far from them because their sins hinder them from having it. They misunderstood the meaning of blessing and favor. According to “Word Hippo Dictionary,” Favor is an …show more content…
At another time, Jacob saw God face to face at Peniel and wrestled with Him till daybreak to a blessing. Jacob overcame God and was blessed with a new name, “God said, ‘Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel; for you have striven with God and with men and have prevailed.’” (Genesis 32:28) Since then, Israel has been distinguished as God’s people. Today, Christians are distinguished as God’s people through Jesus Christ, a direct. Profoundly, the Bible states, “And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.” (Galatians 3:29) What spiritual values Christians should learn from Jacob? Christians must possess Jesus and not doubt Him as the Son of God; they likewise must have a determined spirit to overcome their weaknesses, situations and conquering spirits; and finally, they should be faithful in giving their tithes and offerings to God, which are considered an important aspect of worship. Deuteronomy 28:7-9 declares, “LORD will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in all that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God gives