vocabulary
A king or queen of Egypt; often claimed to be a god
Pharaoh
What were the names of the two sons Isaac and Rebekah had together?
Jacob and Esau
How does Psalm 111:1 begin?
A. "Praise ye the LORD..."
B. "Praise ye the Lord..."
A. "Praise ye the LORD..."
What did Joseph receive from his parents that made it obvious that he was the favorite child?
A coat of many colors
Jacob's favorite wife, Rachel, died giving birth to who?
Benjamin
The benefits and privileges of the oldest child, usually the firstborn son
Birthright
1. Who was supposed to get the birthright from Isaac? 2. Who ended up getting it instead by deceiving Isaac?
2. Jacob
In Genesis 29:20, Jacob worked for Laban for seven years so he could marry Rachel. However, those seven years only felt like a few days for Jacob. Why?
Because of the love Jacob had for Rachel. AWWW #couplegoals
According to Genesis 22:28, which son did Isaac love more? Which son did Rebekah love more?
Isaac loved Esau more, but Rebekah loved Jacob more.
Let's go back in time...If you were the firstborn son of your family, what would you get?
You would have the birthright, more responsibilities, and might receive a spiritual blessing.
A time when many people have very little food due to either bad weather, insects, bad management, or war
Famine
When Jacob was left alone at Peniel, who did he wrestle with all night until the break of dawn?
God Himself
What is the first commandment and what is the reference?
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
Exodus 20:3
While in Egypt, Joseph was Potiphar's slave. Unfortunately, Joseph was thrown into jail because Potiphar's wife lied and framed Joseph for trying to commit adultery with her. What piece of evidence did she use to support her lie?
Joseph's garment or piece of clothing
Was Jacob wrong to obey his mother in deceiving Isaac? Why?
Yes, it's never right to obey a human authority if it means disobeying God.
The worship of idols, physical images, or anything that takes the place of the one true God in a person's heart and life
Idolatry
Which brother ripped his clothes in anger, despair, and depression after returning to the pit and finding that Joseph was not there since the brothers sold Joseph to the slave traders?
Reuben
"He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant."
In Psalm 111:5, what does it mean to fear the LORD?
To fear the LORD means to have respect, honor, or reverence for Him.
Jacob was deceived by his uncle Laban into marrying Leah instead of Rachel first. What reason did Laban give to Jacob?
In their culture, the younger sister (Rachel) cannot marry until the older sister (Leah) is married.
In Genesis 50:20, Joseph says that all things work together for good even when his brothers planned for evil. What does it mean for this to happen?
Answers may vary.
Many Christian theologians explain how the man that Jacob wrestled with was a pre-incarnate Jesus.
What word describes a temporary, visible manifestation of God?
Theophany or Christophany
What are the names of Jacob's twelve sons?
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin
"But as for you, ye thought evil against me: but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people."
Where is this verse found?
Genesis 50:20
When Benjamin is about to face slavery, which brother offers himself for the freedom of Benjamin to Joseph?
Judah
Jacob was given a new name: Israel.
Israel translates to "wrestling or struggling with God." What do you think it means to wrestle or struggle with God?
Answers may vary. To wrestle or struggle with God means to bring all our doubts, frustrations, anxieties, and sorrows before Him. To be honest with God and open up to Him instead of running away.