Jacob & Esau
Esau wanted to kill him after Jacob deceived their father and received the blessing
What new name did Jacob receive?
Israel
Who was Dinah? (Genesis 30)
Jacob's daughter, born to Leah
What place did God tell Jacob to return to in Genesis 35?
Bethel
What is the title of Session 6?
God Gives Jacob a New Name
How many men were coming with Esau when Jacob prepared to meet him?
400 men
What part of Jacob's body was injured during the wrestling match?
His hip socket was dislocated
Which two of Jacob's sons attacked the men of Shechem?
What is the main idea of Session 6?
Encountering God leads to a fundamental change of identity and purpose.
Name two kinds of animals Jacob sent to Esau as gifts
any of these: goats, sheep, camels, cattle, or donkeys
What did Jacob name the place where he said he had seen God face to face?
Peniel, also called Penuel
What condition did Jacob's sons require the men of Shechem to accept before agreeing to intermarriage?
(Genesis 34)
The men had to be circumcised
Name two promises God gave Jacob at Bethel.
Any of these: Jacob would become fruitful and multiply; nations and kings would come from his descendants; his descendants would receive the promised land
What did Esau's welcome teach Jacob about forgiveness?
People can choose to forgive and make peace rather than seek revenge.
Jacob expected Esau to be angry. What did Esau actually do when they met?
He ran to Jacob, embraced him, kissed him, and they wept together
Why did Jacob refuse to let the man go before receiving a blessing?
Jacob was determined to receive a blessing and would not give up
Why was Simeon and Levi's response to Dinah's mistreatment wrong, even though she had been seriously wronged?
What did Jacob set up at Bethel to remember the place where God spoke to him?
A stone marker, on which he poured a drink offering and oil
According to the lesson's connection to Jesus, how can we receive a blessing we do not deserve?
Jesus took the judgment we deserve so that we could receive the blessing He deserves. We receive God's grace through Jesus, not by deceiving others or earning it ourselves.
Jacob was afraid even though God had promised to be with him. What did Jacob do that showed he still trusted God?
He prayed to God, remembered His promises, and asked Him for protection.
What does Jacob's new name teach us about how encountering God can change a person's identity and purpose?
God can change a person's life and give them a new identity and purpose in His plan. Israel marked an important turning point in Jacob's story.
What is the difference between seeking justice and taking revenge? Give an example of each
Justice seeks a fair and appropriate response to wrongdoing; Revenge seeks to hurt someone in return.
EX: reporting wrongdoing to a trusted authority versus deliberately harming the person who hurt you
The lesson describes God's work in Jacob's life as a progression of blessing, new identity, and responsibility. Explain what each part means.
Blessing: God blessed Jacob
New Identity: God gave Jacob the name "Israel"
Responsibility: God called Israel to respond to God by following His direction and worshipping Him
Jacob had often used deception to get what he wanted. What does his new name, Israel, represent in this lesson?
It marks a significant change in Jacob's identity and his relationship with God. His story shows that God was working in his life and giving him a new purpose.