We learn Isaac is a thoughtful man who would go out to pray in the fields. He also loved wild game, having a taste for it.
Esau was a skilful hunter, whereas Jacob was much quieter, staying among the tents. Esau was loved by Isaac, whilst Rebekah loved Jacob. Esau was more likely to use his brother, whilst Jacob was able to be entrepreneurial quickly. Esau thought less of his birthright than Jacob. In Heb 12:14-17, Esau is seen to be godless for what he did.
Abraham was a man chosen by God, who walked in obedience but failed on a number of occasions. We must avoid doing likewise. He is described by God as His friend (Isaiah 41:8). He is described as the man of faith Gal 3:9. If we belong to Christ, we are Abraham's seed and heirs of his promise.
Having received promises from God, Isaac made the same mistake as his father. He went his own way, rather than trusting in God's. when the promises were repeated, he called on God's name.
When Isaac's servants quarrelled, he avoided conflict and saw it as God's hand on them and moved on ASAP.
Luke 9
The people had different priorities. Jesus was not one of them. Each wanted to put other things before Him. He must come first. Jesus Himself had demonstrated a resoluteness in His priority (v51).
Jesus shows an urgency in the task of evangelism. We need workers, we must pray for them, we need to strategise and be clear of our urgent task of proclaiming God's kingdom as near.
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