Jacob and his family
Who was Jacobs father
Isaac
Who was Isaac?
Jacob and Esau's father
Who did Jacob wrestle with?
A mysterious man, a divine encounter with God
what two things did Jacob do to gain an advantage over Esau?
He bought his birthright and tricked Isaac into giving him the blessing
Who was Jacob's twin brother
Esau
What did Isaac ask Jacob to do?
make him food from hunting
why was Jacob afraid before meeting Esau again?
He had previously deceived him and feared Esau may seek revenge
Why did Isaac have trouble recognizing that Jacob was pretending to be Esau?
Isaac was old and blind
Which parent helped Jacob trick Isaac
What did Jacob wear on his hands and neck to trick Isaac?
Goat skins
what happened when the man touched Jacob's hip?
it was put out of joint
What three things did Jacob use to convince Isaac that he was Esau?
Easu's clothes, goat skins on his hands and neck, and and food.
Which brother was supposed recieve Isaac's blessing?
Esau
Why did Jacob pretend to be Esau?
What river was Jacob near when he wrestled through the night?
the Jabbok River
What did Isaac say when Jaco's voice sounded like Jacob but his hands felt like Esau
The voice was Jacob's but the hands were Esau's
Why was Esau upset with Jacob
Jacob took his blessing by pretending to be Esau
What did Isaac give Jacob in Genesis 27: 18-29
A blessing of prosperity, leadership, and authority over his brother
Why was Jacob given the name Israel?
because he had struggled with God and with men and had prevailed.
What did Jacob's name meaning: supplanter, or trickster tell us about his early character?
He was someone who gained advantages over others through deception