Family Matters

The Patriarchs
“Family Matters”
Genesis 25
April 5, 2009
Isaac finds out it's not easy to lead a family. Note the problems he faces:
The Death of His Father (vs. 1-11)
Abraham's Family (vs. 1-6)
Abraham's Funeral (vs. 7-11)
The Division with His Brother (vs. 12-18)
Ishmael's Descendants (vs. 12-16)
Ishmael's Death (vs. 17-18)
The Dedication to His Wife (vs. 19-21)
Rebekah's Problem (v. 21)
Isaac's Prayer (v. 21)
The Dissension between His Sons (vs. 22-34)
The Conflict (vs. 22-28)
(They were different.)
The Confrontation (vs. 29-34)
(Note what Esau saw, said and sold.)