Bethel(Gen 28)
What did Jacob sleep on?
A stone
Who did Jacob love and work seven years for?
Rachel
Who did Jacob wrestle with during the night?
A man/angel (the Lord)
How many times did Jacob bow before Esau?
Seven times
Name 3 areas where teenagers struggle to let God prevail
Dating, school, pride, how they spend their time, etc.
What did Jacob see in his dream reaching to heaven?
A ladder (or a stairway)
Who did Laban secretly give Jacob instead of Rachel?
Leah
What new name was Jacob given?
Israel
How did Esau respond when he saw Jacob?
He ran to meet him and embraced him
How can struggle actually be a blessing?
It changes us and strengthens faith
What are 2 promises God gave to Jacob in Genesis 28?
Land, Posterity, He will be with him, and protection
Even when Laban changed Jacob’s wages, who caused Jacob to prosper?
God
What does Israel mean?
One who prevails with God/ Lets God prevail
What was Jacob afraid would happen?
That Esau would attack or kill him
Why might God allow us to struggle instead of immediately fixing our problems?
(personal answer)
What did Jacob rename the city Luz after his dream?
Bethel
How many total years did Jacob work for his wives?
14 years
What physical reminder did Jacob receive after wrestling?
What does their reconciliation show about God's role in relationships?
He heals broken relationships and helps them become stronger
What is one difference between controlling a situation and trusting God with it?
controlling = forcing outcomes
trusting = surrendering timing, etc.
What covenant promise connects Jacob to Abraham?
That his seed would inherit the land and bless all nations.
What does Jacob’s time with Laban teach about letting God prevail?
That God can bless us even in unfair or frustrating circumstances.
What did Jacob refuse to do until he received a blessing?
Let go
Like seeing the face of God
Jacob prepared wisely AND prayed faithfully before meeting Esau. What does this teach about letting God prevail?
Trusting God doesn’t mean doing nothing — we act, but rely on Him.