Family
What was Jacob's brother's name?
Esau
What did Jacob see in his dream?
What was Jacob's name changed to?
Israel
What does Jacob build in Bethel?
A pillar of stone
What do we learn from Jacob and Esau's reunion?
The Lord can soften our hearts, we should forgive, trust in God, He answers our prayers for help, etc.
Name two covenants we make in our lives
Baptism, marriage, priesthood
What does Israel mean?
He perseveres with God, i.e. Let God prevail (32:28)
What happened when Jacob and Esau were reunited?
Genesis 33:4
By the time Jacob and Esau reunite, how many sons does Jacob have?
11
What song was written based on the events in Genesis 28?
Nearer, My God, To Thee
Which name means "good fortune"?
Gad (30:11)
How many years did Jacob have to work for Laban to earn Rachel as his wife?
14
Jacob thought Esau was going to kill him, and his mother told him to go find a wife.
Bethel was to Jacob what this is to us:
The temple
Name all of Jacob's sons
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph (and later Benjamin)
How many temples are in operation today (get within 10)?
383
How did God show mercy to both Rachel and Leah?
Rachel was able to eventually bear children; Leah immediately bore many children to Jacob even though she wasn't the one he wanted to marry
What are the promises that God makes to Jacob in Bethel?
He promises him the land that he's on; that his seed will be as the dust of the earth; in his seed will all the families of the earth be blessed; God promises to be with him wherever he goes and He won't leave him until he fulfills His promises to Jacob (28:13-15)
Why did God change Jacob's name?
At a crucial moment in his life, “Jacob wrestled with a serious challenge. His agency was tested. Through this wrestle, Jacob proved what was most important to him. He demonstrated that he was willing to let God prevail in his life. In response, God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, meaning ‘let God prevail.’
Name the 12 tribes of Israel
Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Benjamin, Ephraim, Manasseh