Introduction

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and revelation found in the timeless pages of God's Word. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow together as we seek to understand more deeply the profound truth of our faith.

Today, we are going to focus on a story from the book of Genesis - a story that, at first glance, may seem like an ancient tale of sibling rivalry and deception. But as we look closer, we will find that this story is as relevant to our lives today as it was thousands of years ago. It's a story about identity - who we are, who we are meant to be, and the spiritual battles we face in preserving and reclaiming our God-given identities. Let's turn to Genesis 27:1-38.

Recognizing Spiritual Identity Theft

When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called for Esau, his older son, and said to him, 'My son.' 'Here I am,' he answered. Isaac said, 'I am now an old man and don't know the day of my death. Now then, get your equipment—your quiver and bow—and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me. Prepare me the kind of tasty food I like and bring it to me to eat, so that I may give you my blessing before I die.'

Now Rebekah was listening as Isaac spoke to his son Esau. When Esau left for the open country to hunt game and bring it back, Rebekah said to her son Jacob, 'Look, I overheard your father say to your brother Esau, 'Bring me some game and prepare me some tasty food to eat, so that I may give you my blessing in the presence of the Lord before I die.' Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you...'

Resisting Spiritual Identity Theft

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