“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet” — Psalm 119:105
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Genesis Outline

THE ALTAR OF ISAAC

Genesis 26.1-33

1A. First, WE SEE ISAAC MOVING INTO GERAR (26.1-5)

1B. Notice the realization of Isaac (26.1a)

2B. Now, notice the response of Isaac (26.1b)

3B. Notice the revelation of God (26.2-5)

2A. Then, WE SEE ISAAC LIVING IN GERAR (26.6-16)

1B. The dwelling of Isaac (26.6)

2B. The deception of Isaac (26.7)

3B. The discernment of Abimelech (26.8)

4B. The discussion with Abimelech (26.9-10)

5B. The declaration of Abimelech (26.11)

6B. The Design Of God (26.12-16)

3A. Finally, WE SEE ISAAC MOVING AWAY FROM GERAR (26.17-33)

1B. The well of contention (26.17-20)

2B. The well of hatred (26.21)

3B. The well of room (26.22)

4B. The well of promise (26.23-33)

1C. Isaac’s removal (26.23)

2C. Isaac’s revelation (26.24)

3C. Isaac’s response (26.25)

4C. Isaac’s reputation (26.26-31)

5C. Isaac’s remembrance (26.32-33)