1. Rebekah's decision (1-17)

Isaac was blind; he despaired of life, and thought he would die soon. He also became spiritually blind, for his decision to bless Esau came from his human feelings, not from God's leading (25:23). Rebekah helped Jacob risk his future to impersonate Esau, deceive his father, and get the blessing. Rebekah was a woman of courage and clear decisions. Deception is not good, and Rebekah paid for it--she would have to live with Esau and his Hittite wives. Perhaps her decision to help Jacob get the blessing of the firstborn came from her human affection--but most likely it came from remembering God's word (25:32).

2. Jacob's and Esau's blessings (18-40)

Jacob carried out the deception like a pro, and Isaac blessed him. Isaac was God's servant, and God would honor this blessing. When Esau found out, he wept and begged for his father's blessing, but it was too late (Heb 12:16-17).

Application: Lord, help me to value your blessing; help me to use your methods to get it.
One Word: Indeed he will be blessed