Twins of Promise: Jacob & Esau

The Chosen People

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🗓️ 14 November 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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# 30 - Twins of Promise: Jacob & Esau - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Rebekah gives birth to Jacob and Esau, two brothers whose rivalry will shape the future of nations. This episode explores the themes of divine prophecy, struggle, and how God’s plans unfold through both conflict and promise.Episode 30 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Genesis.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upFor more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 135:4, “For the LORD has chosen Jacob for Himself, Israel for His special treasure.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Show Notes: (01:55) Intro with Yael Eckstein (03:24) Twins of Promise: Jacob & Esau (25:21) Reflection with Yael Eckstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Previously on the Chosen People.
0:03.0	Can you count the stars, Abram?
0:06.0	Abram shook his head, uncertain.
0:09.0	You cannot, for there are too many.
0:12.0	It is impossible.
0:14.0	It is to be the same with your offspring.
0:17.0	The great nation I shall make through your air would be as innumerable as the stars in the night sky.
0:26.9	I would have you seek out a wife for Isaac from the land of my family in Haran.
0:33.1	He is ready, master. He will make a fine husband, just as he will bear his inheritance well.
0:39.4	For two weeks, Eliezer had pondered how to fulfill his task. Now, standing at Harren's well,
0:46.7	he devised a test. He closed his eyes and prayed silently to the God of Abraham. God most high,
0:58.7	God of my master Abraham, make this happen for me today and show kindness to my master abraham as he opened his eyes a young woman approached her water jug
1:06.7	balanced gracefully on her shoulder please my lord my lord, allow me to serve you.
1:11.6	Rebecca ran home and promised to send someone back to meet them and escort them to her house.
1:17.6	Let her be the woman that God Almighty has appointed for my master's son.
1:24.7	Rebecca's heart soared in anticipation.
1:28.0	Eliezer?
1:29.4	Who is that in the field coming out to meet us?
1:32.1	That, my lady, is Master Isaac.
1:35.7	Rebecca blushed and grinned like a fool.
1:39.0	My, my lord, I have traveled a long way to meet you.
1:46.2	I am honored to become your wife.
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