The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-11-07

LESSON TEXT-Genesis 2:lS-29.
GOLDEN TEXT-Speak every man
truth with his neighbour -Ephesians ABS
DEVOTIONAL READING-Ephesians
i;25-32
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-Genesis q:
l-45; Proverbs l2l7-2O; Zechariah S:l6-l7;
Acts 5:l-ll.
l. Isaae's Purpose Regarding the
Blrthright (27 10.
The infirmlty of old age reminded
Isaac that he should set his house in
order. The particular matter needing
attention was the determination as 10
who should be the head of the house
when he was gone. AS to whether
Isaac knew what God had told Re
bekah concerning Jacobs priority we
are not told (Gen. 25 :23), but II IL
evident that he lacked spiritual dis
cernment, being under the sway of his
appetite. Even though he was Ignorant
of Gods plan as revealed to Rebekah,
Esau's action in marrying heather
women (Gen. 26; "a, 35), ought to have
convinced Isaac that Esau was unfit
to be the head of the house which was
I'm line of the covenant blessing,
u. Rebekah's Scheme to Frustrate
Isaac's Plan wv. 5-1O.
Having heard Isaacs instructions to
Esau, she took steps to divert the IA
ther's blessing from Esau TO Jacob
She knew 1t was Gods will that Jacob
should have the birthright, but had no
scruples as to what method should be
used in It's accomplishment.
l. Rebekahs instructions TO Jacob
wv. 5-10).
She sent Jacob to bring two kids
from the goats, promising that she
would make savory meat, such as lsaac
loved. She knew that Isaac's weak
spot was his stomach.
2. jacobs hesitancy wv. l1-lO.
He fOresaw the difficulty and danger
which confronted him. His hesitancy
was not because he had conscientious
scruples against doing the deed, hut
was afraid of being found out. Some
have n desire TO do evil, but refrain
from 1t because they are afraid of be-
ing caught. Rebckah undertakes to
bear the curse that may come, 50
Jacobs scruples are set aside. She
clothes him with Esau's raiment, ana
places into his hands the food.
~. Jacob Deceives Esau wv. lS-20)
/. Interview between Isaac and
jacob wv. 1920.
The quickness with which the
sayory meat was brought, aroused sus'
picion in the mind of Isaac. In order
TO allay that suspicion Jacob deliber
/ ately lied. He not only lied, but bias
phemed the name of God in declaring
that his success was due to the hell
Of Jehovah. This lie is again repeat
ed when Isaac questions him further
One lie calls for another. Having
started on the road of deception h,
was obliged to lie In order to cover
up his deceit.
2. The paternal blessing wv. 26-29)
1t embodied the following particu
lars: Q) A fertile soil and abundant
products ". 2S). Man is dependent
upon God for the fruitage of the soil
Few stop to consider their obligation
to him for temporal blessings. (2J
National pre-eminence ". 30. Goo
was to give him numerous and pow
erful offspring. This has in large
measure been fulfilled, but in n still
larger measure ii remains TO be ful
filed. (3) Pre.eminence among his
kindred ". 29). "The elder shall serve
the younger" (4) The object OF
Gods especial care ". 29). Beinl
Gods choice, God obligates himself
to care for him. Those who woult
misuse Jacob would suffer; those who
would favor Jacob would be favored
Those who are chosen of God enjo!
his special care, and woe be to hin
who would dare to molest them. This
included temporal and spiritual bless
ings. Happy is he who enjoys tn,
friendship Of God.
w. Esau's Remorse wv. 30-3S).
Scarcely had Isaac ceased BLESSING
Jacob till Esau came for the blessing
The secret was now out. Lying ant
deceit cannot long be hid In the fac,
of what had been done, Isaac shakes
with fear. No doubt this is due TO tn,
manifest presence of Jehovah. Esal
gives forth terrible wall. Whit
shedding bitter tears of disappoint
ment, he RACES with passion and plan
to murder Jacob after lsaac's death
This is most bitter experience fo
Esau, but he is merely reaping wha
he sowed. For brief indulgence o
his flesh he sold his birthright, Ma,
Esau's folly warn us of choosing flesh
ly indulgence rather than spirltua
blessings. Whenever one turns fror
the love of God to the qualification o
worldly lusts, he is guilty Of Esau'
profanity.