After Abraham dies Isaac and Ishmael together bury him along side Rachel in the grave purchased from the “sons of Heth”. The Bible then records how God kept the promise to bless both Ishmael and Isaac. Both are given children and land and possessions. Both are blessed because God promised they would be blessed.

However, being blessed does not mean that there are no longer any problems. Rebekah and God talk about how her two children will struggle with one another. They are a blessing, but they will also be a source of conflict.

In our lives God’s blessing does not mean that we will no longer be in conflict. Conflict is an ongoing part of life. We are blessed in, around, and through conflict. It is a good thing to remember that God’s blessing is upon us even as we go through extreme conflict.

Gewrgos (farmer) is used by the synoptic gospel authors exclusively in one parable.  To subscribe to this podcast please go to iTunes and subscribe to “The Koine Greek Word of the Day Podcast”.