Surprisingly, it may also be that the more honest you try to be, the more difficult the question may become. God knows he is true . Sometimes especially Preacher s Kids, Missionary Kids, and Kids of Other Church Leaders can empathize with Isaac as their own parents also have been readily willing to surrender them as sacrifices in the name of religion on the altar of Christian service. I do see some character problems in Jacob s father, Isaac.
Some sibling rivalries seem to originate in the womb, they are so intense and persistent.
What is interesting for our study of Jacob is that already in the womb he is grappling and struggling. It is a mystery God alone can understand why some people live life with contented souls while others are born with struggles and doubts. On the one hand, Esau has a deep deception in his character. Therefore, he is willing to sell his birthright as oldest son for a serving of red lentil soup. On the other hand, Jacob has a deep truth in his character.