What's in a Name
Jacob means...?
Deceiver
What was Jacob doing to Esau when they were born?
Grasping on to his heel
I was furious when I found out I blessed Jacob instead of Esau.
Isaac
Who did Joseph meet while he was in prison?
The Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker
What symbol in Jacob's dream at Bethel points to the story of Jesus?
The stairs connecting heaven & earth
Esau means...?
Hairy
How does Rebekah disguise Jacob as Esau?
She puts Esaus clothes on Jacob and puts goatskin on his arms
I willingly betrayed my son and husband.
Rebekah
What does God give Joseph the ability to do that eventually gets him out of prison?
Interpret dreams
My brother lived up to the meaning of his name by tricking me multiple times.
Esau
Wrestles with God/struggles with God
How does Esau respond when he finds out his dad gave Jacob the blessing?
He weeps, then plans to kills his brother once his father dies
I trusted Joseph until I thought he committed a crime. Then, I threw him into prison
Potiphar
What do Pharaoh's dreams mean?
There will be 7 years of abundant food, and 7 years of famine
I trusted in God, even when I was sold into slavery and wrongfully accused of a crime I did not commit.
Joseph
Joseph means...?
God will add
What is ironic about Jacob's wrestling match with God?
That Jacob is demanding something from God that he already has, a blessing from God
After Joseph successfully interpreted my dreams, I elevated him to second in command over Egypt.
Pharaoh
What does this statement reveal about Joseph's character?
"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good, to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
That Joseph is able to see how God has used his trials to bless others. He trusts that God is always with him and has a plan that is greater than anything he could ever imagine
How does the staircase connecting Heaven & earth foreshadow the story of Jesus?
Jesus is the way that we are able to be saved from the brokenness of the world and be with God in Heaven one day. Jesus provides this way to God's presence through his life, death, and resurrection.
Pick one of the following names:
Jacob, Joseph, Esau, Israel
Discuss how the Hebrew meaning of their name connects to their life
What would you say is the biggest issue in Isaac's family? How can you learn from their mistakes?
God said that all peoples on Earth would be blessed through me and my offspring.
How does God show that he always has a plan for our lives in the story of Joseph?
Every time that Joseph was brought low, God blessed him and elevated him
Discuss a life lesson that you learned from a story in this unit. You must be specific in discussing the story & the life lesson you learned from it.
Answers will vary