Early Life
How did Jacob hurt his family?
Through deceit and lies
At the Jabbok river, what did Jacob dream about ?
A ladder going up to heaven with angels going up and down
What is a covenant?
A promise
Who were Laban's daughters?
Leah and Rachel
Jacob was changed from a cheater to __________
A man of faith
What two things did Jacob steal from Esau?
The birthright and the blessing
Who wrestled with Jacob at the Jabbok river?
A man of God; an angel
What three things did God promise Jacob?
Land, many descendants, and a nation
How did Laban trick Jacob?
By having him marry Leah instead of Rachel
What did God ask Jacob to do when he gave him the covenant?
To trust and obey him
What does the name Jacob mean?
Deceiver
What did the man of God do to Jacob after they wrestled all night?
Put his hip out of joint
Why did Jacob receive promises from God even though he didn't deserve them?
Because of God's grace and faithfulness
How long did Jacob stay with Laban before God told him to go home to Canaan?
20 years
What is the "new" covenant?
God's gift of salvation
Why was Jacob afraid to return home?
He was afraid that East might try to harm him or his family
What did Jacob ask the man of God for?
A blessing
What three men were given a covenant, or promise from God?
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
What two men used trickery and deceit to cheat someone else?
Jacob and Laban
How does someone receive the new covenant of salvation?
Through faith
At first, Jacob had conditions but finally agreed to God's ......
covenant
When did God change Jacob's name?
The night that he wrestled with the man of God
What does Jacob's new name Israel mean?
He who wrestles or struggles with God
Before meeting his brother, what did Jacob pray for?
God's protection
What does "grace' mean?
Favor that is unearned/undeserved