Story Of Isaac (Sing Along)

1. The Birth of Isaac:
– Abraham and Sarah have a son in their old age, fulfilling God’s promise to them.
– Isaac is born when Abraham is 100 years old and Sarah is 90.

2. The Sacrifice of Isaac:
– God tests Abraham by commanding him to offer Isaac as a burnt offering.
– Abraham obeys, but an angel of the Lord stops him, and God provides a ram as a substitute sacrifice.

3. The Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah:
– Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac from among his own people.
– The servant meets Rebekah at a well and brings her back to become Isaac’s wife.

4. Isaac and Rebekah:
– Isaac and Rebekah have twin sons, Esau and Jacob.
– Isaac favors Esau, while Rebekah favors Jacob.

5. The Stolen Blessing:
– Jacob, with Rebekah’s help, deceives his father Isaac and receives the blessing intended for Esau.
– Esau is furious and plans to kill Jacob, so Jacob flees to Haran.

6. Isaac’s Later Life:
– Isaac experiences famine in Canaan and goes to Gerar, where he repeats Abraham’s deception about his wife.
– Isaac becomes wealthy and prospers, and the Philistines become envious of him.
– Isaac blesses Jacob a second time, confirming the inheritance of the covenant promises.

7. The Death of Isaac:
– Isaac lives to the age of 180 and is buried by his sons Esau and Jacob.

The key themes in Isaac’s life are the continuation of God’s covenant promises, the conflict and rivalry between Esau and Jacob, and the importance of faith and obedience in the face of life’s challenges.