Jacob Steals the Birthright
Who were the parents of Esau & Jacob?
Isaac & Rebekah
Who lied to their father to get a blessing? Name both people involved.
Jacob & his mother Rebekah
What did Jacob use as a pillow? What did he do to the pillow after the dream was over?
A rock. Poured oil over it!
What did Jacob have to do in order to marry Rachel?
Work 7 years
What did Esau get in exchange for giving Jacob his birthright?
A bowl of stew and some bread
Should we ever trick or lie to people?
No!
Where was the ladder in Jacob's dream going?
Earth to Heaven
Did Jacob end up marrying Rachel after working 7 years?
No. He married Leah.
What brother liked to hunt, was older, and very hairy?
Esau
What happened when Esau found out he was tricked?
He wanted to kill his brother. Jacob had to move away to be safe.
Where did Jacob go when he ran away from his angry brother Easu?
To his relative Laban's house
What did God change Jacob's name to?
Israel
What brother was younger, preferred to stay home near the tents with his mother and enjoyed cooking?
Jacob
Why did Rebekah think her plan would work?
Isaac was old and blind
Who spoke to Jacob in his dream?
God
How much longer did Jacob have to work after marrying Leah?
7 more years
What three things did the Lord tell Rebekah when she prayed to him?
1. she would have twin sons
2. Her sons would be the leaders of two great nations
3. The older son would serve the younger son
How was Isaac deceived? Explain how they tricked him
Rebekah got Esau's clothes, put goatskins on Jacob's hands, arms, and neck, and prepared meat for Jacob to take to Isaac.
What did God tell Jacob in his dream?
1. God would give him the land he was sleeping on
2. He would have many descendants
3. The entire earth would be blessed by his family
4. God would protect Jacob
5. God would bring him back home
What happened when Esau and Jacob finally saw eachother?
they hugged each other and forgave each other