Send us a text📘 Genesis 26 – The Covenant Reaffirmed to Isaac(Part 26 in the “God Keeping Covenant” Series)🌟 INTRODUCTIONGenesis 26 is the only chapter in the entire Bible dedicated solely to Isaac.Abraham is gone.Jacob is not yet the covenant carrier.This chapter shows us how God establishes Isaac personally as the heir of the Abrahamic covenant.We see:FamineFearDivine promisesProtectionProsperityConflict over wellsA covenant treatyGod’s faithfulness in the life of the second generationTheme: God keeps covenant by reaffirming His promises, prospering His people, and protecting His purpose—even during famine and conflict.📖 VERSE-BY-VERSE COVENANT INSIGHTSGenesis 26:1–3 — Famine & Divine Instruction“There was a famine… and the LORD appeared to him…”God tells Isaac:Do NOT go to Egypt (the world system)Stay where I tell youI will bless you right hereCovenant Lesson:God can bless you in the famine if you stay in His will.Illustration:A believer prospering during a recession because covenant people live by God’s economy, not the world’s economy.Genesis 26:3–5 — God Repeats Abraham’s CovenantGod says:“I will be with you”“I will bless you”“I will give these lands to you”“In your seed all nations will be blessed”Covenant Lesson:Covenant blessings transfer from one generation to the next—BUT the next generation must walk in obedience.Genesis 26:6–11 — Isaac’s Fear & God’s ProtectionLike Abraham, Isaac lies about Rebekah, saying:“She is my sister.”Abimelech discovers the truth but does NOT harm Isaac—because God protects covenant people even when they fail.Covenant Lesson:God’s covenant protection remains even when your faith wavers.Genesis 26:12–14 — Isaac Sows in Famine & Reaps 100-Fold“Isaac sowed… and received in the same year a hundredfold, and the LORD blessed him.”This is supernatural.Covenant Lesson:When covenant people sow in obedience, God gives miraculous increase.Illustration:A church planting seeds of generosity during financial shortage and seeing unexpected overflow.Genesis 26:15–16 — Envy of the PhilistinesThe Philistines fill Abraham’s wells with dirt.Abimelech tells Isaac:“Go from us; you are mightier than we.”Covenant Lesson:God’s blessing attracts both favor and envy.Genesis 26:17–22 — The Battle for the WellsIsaac digs wells:Esek (“contention”)Sitnah (“opposition/hatred”)Rehoboth (“room, enlargement”) — “For now the LORD has made room for us.”Covenant Lesson:Before God brings expansion, you may fight battles of contention and opposition.Illustration:Every new ministry assignment comes with:resistancecriticismspiritual warfareBut then… God gives Rehoboth.Genesis 26:23–25 — God Appears AgainIn Beersheba God says:“Fear not, for I am with you.”Isaac:builds an altarpitches his tentdigs a wellCovenant Lesson:Every covenant person must:Worship (altar)Dwell in God’s presence (tent)Support the show

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