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until your brother's rage against you wanes and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send for you and bring you back from there. Why should I lose both of you in one day?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 27:45? 2. How does Genesis 27:45 illustrate the consequences of deceit within a family? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Rebekah's actions in Genesis 27:45? 4. How does Genesis 27:45 connect with the theme of sibling rivalry in Genesis? 5. How can we apply Rebekah's protective instincts to our family relationships today? 6. What does Genesis 27:45 teach about trusting God's timing over human intervention? 7. Why does Rebekah fear Esau's anger in Genesis 27:45? 8. How does Genesis 27:45 reflect family dynamics and conflict? 9. What does Genesis 27:45 reveal about Rebekah's character and motives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 27? 11. What is the Bible's perspective on anger? 12. What is the central theme of 'Shadow of the Almighty'? 13. If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, why does He say, 'I have not come to bring peace, but a sword' (Matthew 10:34)? 14. Who is Jacob, also known as Israel? Discussion Questions 1. How does Rebekah's plan to send Jacob away reflect her understanding of the consequences of deception, and what can we learn from her actions? 2. In what ways can unresolved anger lead to further sin, and how does the Bible instruct us to deal with anger? 3. How does the eventual reconciliation between Jacob and Esau in Genesis 33 encourage us to seek peace in our own relationships? 4. What role can family members play in mediating conflicts, and how can we apply this in our own family dynamics? 5. How can we trust in God's timing for reconciliation and healing in our relationships, and what steps can we take to prepare our hearts for such moments? Genesis 27 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the theme of deception play out in this chapter? How does it impact the characters involved? 2. Discuss the dynamic between Rebekah and her sons. How does favoritism affect the family relationship? 3. Explore the reasons behind Rebekah's manipulation. Was her action justified in any way? 4. How do you think Jacob felt when his mother insisted on deceiving his father? How would you handle a similar situation? 5. What does this chapter tell us about the importance of honesty within a family? How would you apply this lesson in your own life? 6. How does Isaac's reaction to the deception affect the relationship between Jacob and Esau? 7. How did Esau's reaction to the loss of his blessing shape his future actions? 8. Discuss the implications of Jacob's deceit from a moral standpoint. 9. How can we learn from Esau's despair and feelings of betrayal? 10. How does Rebekah's intervention to save Jacob reflect her role in the family? 11. How does this chapter speak to the potential consequences of deception? 12. Explore the concept of 'blessing' as depicted in this chapter. How is it significant? 13. Discuss the roles of faith and divine intervention in this chapter. 14. How would you handle feelings of betrayal if you were in Esau's position? 15. If you were in Jacob's position, would you have confessed the truth? Why or why not? 16. Discuss the ethical dilemma faced by Jacob in this chapter. 17. Explore the emotional aspects of this chapter - the fear, desperation, and eventual despair. 18. How can we relate the moral lessons from this chapter to present day situations? 19. How does the tension between Jacob and Esau reflect broader themes of sibling rivalry? 20. Why do you think Rebekah was against Esau's Hittite wives? What does this tell us about cultural relationships at the time? Links Genesis 27:45 NIV Genesis 27:45 NLT Genesis 27:45 ESV Genesis 27:45 NASB Genesis 27:45 KJV Genesis 27:45 Commentaries Bible Hub