Isaac conspires with Esau to give him the birthright behind Jacob's back. Rebekah conspires with Jacob to pretend he is Esau and get his father's blessing before Esau returns. No one is innocent here.

Sources:

Armstrong, S. (2012, May 29). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 27A. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_27a

Guzik, D. (2018). Genesis 27 - Jacob Deceptively Gains the Blessing of Isaac. Enduring Word. https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/genesis-27/

7704. sadeh. Bible Hub. (2004). https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7704.htm

Armstrong, S. (2012, June 11). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 27C. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_27c

In this Gospel Thread Podcast episode, host Dan Snyder delves into the themes of belief and the transformative power of Jesus' words, illustrated through the encounters with the Samaritan woman and a Jewish official. He reflects on the historical impact of the USS Maine explosion and the manipulation of words leading to war, paralleling how belief in Jesus’ words can foster faith and change lives. Encouraging listeners to respond to the living water Jesus offers, Snyder highlights the importance of prioritizing faith in God's word over signs and wonders, emphasizing the need for genuine belief and obedience in spiritual practice.

Sources:

Cavendish, Richard . “The Sinking of the Maine.” Historytoday.com, History Today, 2 Feb. 1998,

www.historytoday.com/archive/sinking-maine. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

Bruce, F. F. (1983). The Gospel of John: A Verse-By-Verse Exposition. Kingsley Books.

Mounce, R. H. (2007). The Expositor's Bible Commentary: John. Zondervan.

Wilkins, Remy. “The Ecclesiology of Wells.” Theopolis, 12 June 2018, theopolisinstitute.com/the-ecclesiology-ofwells/#1d693884-5580-4238-a829-526ef6e1260e. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

Music:

Ain't No Mercy Here - Def Lev

Small Town Talk (Instrumental) - Northside/Alce Esther

My Domain - Non-State Actor

Mob Life (Instrumental) - Ayoub

Whiskey On My Own (Instrumental) - Wildflowers

Shadow Warriors - Coma Svensson

How Will I Know (Instrumental) - Tusabe

Enough This Time - Rockin' For Decades

Isaac embarks on his own faith journey when he encounters a famine just like Abraham did. How will he respond when he faces opposition in the wilderness?

Sources:

Sauter, M. (2023, April 16). Who Were The Philistines, And Where Did They Come From?. Biblical Archaeology Society. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/who-were-philistines-where-did-they-come-from/

Guzik, D. (2018c). Study Guide for Genesis 26. Blue Letter Bible. https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/genesis/genesis-26.cfm

Armstrong, S. (2012, May 21). Genesis 2011 - lesson 26B. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_26b

Armstrong, S. (2012, May 29). Genesis 2011 - Lesson 27A. Verse By Verse Ministry International. https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/genesis_2011_lesson_27a