Jacob and Esau

A

100

Isaac grew up and married ________________.

Rebekah

200

In his dream, Jacob saw a ladder (or staircase) leading to ____________.

heaven

300

What is the definition of grace?

Favor that is not earned or deserved

400

What three people were deceivers?

Jacob, Rebekah, Laban

B

100

What book of the Bible contains the story of Jacob and Esau?

Genesis

200

What was unusual about how the twins of Isaac were born?

Jacob was grasping the heel of Esau as they were coming out of the womb.

300

God made a _________________ (a promise) with Jacob.

covenant

400

How does God offer the gift of salvation to everyone?

Through a covenant of faith in Jesus Christ.

C

100

Isaac and his wife had twin sons named _____________ and _________________.

Jacob and Esau

200

How did Jacob (and his mother) trick/deceive Isaac?

By pretending that Jacob was Esau and getting Isaac to give him his blessing instead. He put on Esau's clothes and covered his skin with hair.

300

How did Jacob deceive/trick his brother?

By convincing him to give him his birthright in exchange for some stew.

400

Because Esau threatened to kill Jacob, Jacob did what?

Left his homeland to go stay with his Uncle.

D

100

Which of Isaac's twin sons was born first?

Esau

200

God reminded Jacob of his previous relationship with _________________ and ________________.

Abraham and Isaac

300

Which of the twins was Isaac's favorite?

Esau

400

What is the meaning of the word "Jacob"

heel catcher

E

100

After leaving his homeland to go Paddan Aram, Jacob stopped for the night and had an amazing _________.

Dream

200

Jacob was fearful of Esau and prayed for God to _____________ him.

help

300

What three people were given a promise from God?

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob