Genesis 26 | Greg Opean
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Greg Opean
Packinghouse’s Wednesday night worship service from January 7, 2026.
Genesis 26 | Pastor Greg
Pastor Greg taught Genesis 26 as a call to trust God in a “refinery” season: God tells Isaac to stay in the land, reaffirms the covenant, and proves faithful even when Isaac fears and fails. The well episodes—Esek (contention), Sitnah (opposition), and Rehoboth (wide open spaces)—became a picture of persevering without bitterness until God “makes room.” He urged us to keep “digging,” pursue peace like Isaac did with Abimelech, and expect provision despite envy or setbacks. A key application was seeing ourselves and others through the lens of grace—counted righteous for Another’s sake—so we live hopeful and generous. Esau’s marriages closed with a caution not to despise spiritual things.