Genesis 27

It is strange to me how conditional it seems Isaac's love is for Esau. Isaac has his son go and get him a "tasty" meal before he will give Esau his blessing. Maybe God sees this sin in Isaac's heart. I mean, we know that Esau's wives are a burden to his parents and his choices reflect on his character. Anyhow, it is in God's plan that Jacob should be the forefather of Christ, not Esau. And the imperfections in Jacob are apparent, as well. It is as if the contrast to Christ's perfections are deliberate...