What are the names of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca?
Esau and Jacob
What is special about being the first-born?
They are given the birthright
Psalm 40:1
"I waited patiently for the Lord, and He inclined to me."
Where did Jacob go after he received his father's blessing?
Laban
Where can the Ten Commandments be found?
Exodus 20:2-17
Who is the first born?
Esau
Who is given the birthright, overall biblically?
The first born
Genesis 32:24-29
"And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until..."
How many years did Jacob serve Laban for Rachel?
7
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
"Jesus wept" John 11:35
What is so special about being the first born?
They are given the birthright/blessing
Who was given the birthright out of Isaac and Rebecca's sons?
Jacob
Where can you find the history of Jacob?
Genesis 27-32
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
How many days did God work to create the world?
6
How did Jacob gain his parents blessing and the birthright?
Jacob deceived his father.
Who can you get blessings from?
Parents, grandparents, pastor
Where can you find the story of Bethel?
Genesis 35
How many years did the descendants of Jacob live in Egypt?
400 years
What did God speak to Moses through in the desert?
A burning bush
How did Esau feel about his birthright?
He did not care much about it.
Do you do certain things to get a blessing from your parents? Can you give an example?
Answers vary
Where can you find the history of Isaac and Rebecca?
Genesis 25
Was Jacob a patient person? Was he forgiving? Was he faithful in his service? Explain
Yes
What was the city where Jesus was born?
Bethlehem