Daily. Bible. Reading.

March 9 - 13

As we continue to journey through the ‘Messy Families’ series, we simply cannot skip over Isaac and Rebekah with twin sons, Esau and Jacob.

Monday – Genesis 12:1-3 God repeated the Abrahamic Covenant to three different generations: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were all given the promise of land, many descendants, and blessing. The Lord first establishes a covenant with Abram and then reaffirms the same covenant with his son, Isaac, and later with Isaac’s son, Jacob. Pray and be reminded today that as a Christ follower, you are also under the same covenant as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Tuesday – Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 Issac inherited everything from his father, including God’s promise to make his descendants into a great nation. As a boy, Issac did not resist as his father prepared to sacrifice him, and as a man, he gladly accepted the wife that others chose for him. Through Isaac, we learn how to let God guide our life and place his will ahead of our own. Pray and ask the Lord to guide you in every area of your life.

Wednesday – Genesis 25:21-23 History seems to repeat itself when Rebekah is found barren, like her mother-in-law, Sarah. Issac prays and Rebekah conceives and then later is given a prophecy by the Lord, “The older shall serve the younger.” This introduces one of the main themes of chapters 25-36. Pray for a woman who is expecting a child. Ask God to prepare her heart and reveal to her the things she needs to know.

Thursday – Genesis 25:24-28 Rebekah gave birth to first Esau then to Jacob. The contrast between the twin brothers is reflected in not only their appearance but also in their personalities. “Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.” Pray for God to help you in areas of your life where you may favor one child over another.

Friday – Genesis 25:29-34; 27 Esau sells his birthright and Jacob steals a blessing. Where are Isaac and Rebekah in this story? Cain and Abel begin this conflict between brothers and is a constant reminder of the negative impact of the fall on human existence. Pray for humanity and for the world we are living in now. Then, pray through the prayer list.