以撒的故事並沒有結束，今天經文的重點是他的家庭及其事業。雖然亞伯拉罕已死，但上帝給他的應許仍然在他的兒子以撒及孿生孫子以掃和雅各身上延續著。罪也延續著－從雅各奪取哥哥長子的名份，及冒充以掃欺騙父親等事件上表露無遺，然而儘管人類一敗塗地，上帝的約定依舊是真實可信的，正如上帝向以撒的保證：「我必堅定我向你父亞伯拉罕所起的誓」(創26：3)。

        「上帝沒有孫子！」也許你在汽車保險桿的貼紙上，或海報上看到這句話，它的意思是說每一世代的人都必須以信心和上帝有個別的連結，也就是說，你的父母相信基督為他們的救主，對你而言是不夠的，你必須也有同樣的委身才行。同樣的，絕不因為你是基督徒，你的孩子就得救了，這純粹是個人的、個別的決定。你因為相信基督而成為上帝的子嗣，你的孩子、孫子也一樣，從這個方式很明顯的看出上帝是沒有孫子的！
        這是上帝的應許，每一代都必須學會單獨的奉獻自己，才能享有屬天的權利。今天上帝給你的應許正是多年來基督徒夢寐以求的！
        檢討一下你和基督的關係。是否完全是第一手的？而且是基於相信基督在十字架上完成的救贖工作？或是倚賴來自父母、教會或朋友的間接教導？現在你可以因為相信上帝的兒子，而成為祂的兒子（約l：12），然後你會發現上帝不受時間限制的應許，在你生命中會成為真實的喜樂！雖然上帝說：「我必……」，但選擇權在你手上，你的回應是什麼？現在就告訴你在天上的父親吧！

家庭傳統
        希伯崙的麥比拉洞原是亞伯拉罕向赫人以弗崙買來做撒拉的墳墓的，但不久也成了亞伯拉罕的葬身之處(創25：9)：後來以撒、利百加、利亞(創49：30－31)及雅各(創50：13)都埋葬在這裡。

在基督裹學習把你的手放在一切屬靈的福份上，說：「這是我的！」

English

        The story of Isaac continues, focusing on his family and work. Though Abraham has died. God's promises to him live on in the persons of his son Isaac and his twin grandsons. Esau and Jacob. Sin, loo, lives on—as demonstrated by Jacob's theft of his brother's birthright and by Isaac's imitation of his father's deception. Yet, despite human failings, God's covenant remains sure, as testified in His words to Isaac: "I will perform the oath which I swear unto Abraham thy lather" (26:3).

        "God has no grandchildren." Perhaps you've read that statement on a bumper sticker or poster. It means each generation must be personally related to God by faith, It's not enough that your parents trusted Christ as their Savior; you must make a commitment yourself. Similarly, your children are not saved simply because you are. It is a personal, individual decision. You become a child of God by faith in Christ. So do your children ... and your grandchildren. Seen that way, it's clear that God has no grandchildren!
        And so it is with the promises of God. Each succeeding generation must learn to claim them personally in order to enjoy their benefits. God has promises for you today that Christians have been claiming for centuries.
        Check up on your relationship with Christ. Is it strictly firsthand, based on personal faith in Christ's finished work on the cross? Or are you relying on secondhand knowledge from your parents, your church, or your friends to get you through? You can become a child of God right now by believing on His Son (John 1:12). And then you can discover the joy of finding God's timeless promises true in your own life. But the choice is yours. God said, "I will .,," What do you say? Say it to your heavenly Father right now!

A Family Tradition —
        The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, originally purchased by Abraham from Ephron the Hittite as a tomb for Sarah, would soon become the burial place for Abraham himself (25:9); Isaac, Rebekah, and Leah (49:30-31); and Jacob (50:13).

Learn to put your hand on all spiritual blessings in Christ and say "Mine."