Marriage & Family
Who did Isaac marry?
Rebekah
Who sold his birthright to his younger brother?
Esau
What happened to Jacob after he tricked Isaac?
He had to leave because Esau was angry
Name one promise God gave Jacob in the dream with angels.
I will give you the land (other correct answers: You will be a great nation; All people will be blessed through you; I will go with you and bring you back)
What does the name Jacob mean?
Deceiver
Who chose Isaac’s wife?
Abraham’s servant
What is a birthright?
The firstborn son inherited twice as much as younger sons
How did Jacob deceive Laban when leaving Haran?
He left while Laban was shearing sheep without telling him
How many promises did God make to Jacob in the dream?
Four
Who wrestled with an angel of God?
Jacob
Whom did Jacob meet at the well?
Rachel
What two things did Esau trade for a bowl of lentil stew?
His birthright (double share of Isaac’s possessions) and God’s covenant promises
During the wrestling match with God, what important event happened?
Jacob’s name was changed to Israel
Name another promise God gave Jacob in the dream.
You will be a great nation
Who was old and blind?
Isaac
How long did Jacob say he would work to marry Rachel?
7 years
Who helped Jacob trick Isaac into giving him the blessing?
Rebekah
How did Laban trick Jacob with his daughters?
He gave him Leah first because she was the firstborn
Name a third promise God gave Jacob in the dream.
All people will be blessed through you
Who was Esau’s younger brother?
Jacob
How did Laban trick Jacob regarding marriage?
He made Jacob marry Leah instead of Rachel
Why was it easy to trick Isaac?
He was old and blind
What three things happened to Jacob after leaving Haran?
Wrestled with God’s angel, reunited with Esau, went back to Bethel to worship God
Name the fourth promise God gave Jacob in the dream.
I will go with you and bring you back to this land
What new name did God give Jacob?
Israel