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What did Isaac plan to give to Esau before he died?
his blessing as heir of God's promises
What did Rebekah show Jacob by the way she treated God and her family members?
Deceit, she showed God was not trustworthy and needed her help to keep promises.
What was Esau’s attitude and plan to deal with Jacob? (27:41)
hold a grudge
planned to kill Jacob after their father died
Whom did Rebekah want to get the blessing and how?
Jacob by deceiving Isaac into thinking he was Esau.
T or F
God wanted Jacob to lie to get the blessing that God had promised him
False
Where did Rebekah send Jacob to keep safe?
She sent Jacob back to her brothers house
How did Rebekah respond to Jacob's concern?
"My son, let the curse fall on me, Just do what I say." 27:13
What blessings did Isaac give Jacob?
Fertile land
National leadership
Family Headship
Close association with God
How is regret different than repentance?
Regret is a sense of loss or disappointment over consequences
Repentance is to turn to God in confession and a cry to Him for a heart change.
Were Rebekah's plans right or wrong and why?
Wrong, What God has promised is as good as done.
What did Rebekah do to help Jacob trick his father?
She covered his hands with goat skins
Cooked the wild game meal
Brought his brothers clothes to wear
What did Esau say he would do to Jacob?
He would kill Jacob
When are you tempted to get what you want even if it means using wrong ways to get it? What should you do instead?
Answers may vary.
In what situation do you want to ask God to help you wait for Him to act?
Answers may vary
What is this lessons attribute of God?
Sovereign – God controls all things. What God plans, happens. God will accomplish His plan because He alone has power to do it.