First Word – June 14, 2026

Pastor Scott Grorud
Sermon Text: Genesis 27:1-45
Gospel Text: Matthew 10:1, 16-20
Sermon Title: Dastardly Deception and Divine Destiny
What does this mean? (Sermon discussion questions.)
1) What family dynamic drove Rebekah and Jacob to commit their dastardly deception?
2) What is especially heartbreaking about how Isaac was tricked?
3) Why was Isaac not able to give his blessing to Esau, too?
4) How does God’s will complicate and clarify this troubling passage?