Old Testament Foundatiosn with Philip Yancey

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Transcription: As you read these stories, you might find your sympathies leaning toward poor Esau who got tricked out of his blessing and sold his birthright for a hot meal. But the Bible comes down clearly on the side of Jacob. In both Genesis and Hebrews, Esau is blamed for despising his birthright. Jacob, willing to lie, cheat, and steal to get in on God's blessing, would have flunked anyone's morality test. Genesis surely does not commend these tricks, Jacob had to pay dearly for them. Yet his life offers up an important lesson. God can deal with anyone, no matter how flawed, who passionately pursues him ...