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Where did Isaac send Jacob and why did he and Rebekkah send him there
Haran. To find a wife and to flee Esau
What was the name of the man that deceived Jacob? (Hint: Rachel and Leah’s father)
Laban
Why did Jacob send his sons to Egypt? Which son did not go?
Starving and Benjamin
What did Isaac do while Rebekah was barren for 20 years?
Prayed/Was Patient
What specific event happened to Jacob on the way to Haran?
His dream/God’s promise to Jacob
Name two reasons why Joseph’s brothers wanted to murder him?
Father’s favorite (robe of many colors), dreams, brought a bad report about some of them to Jacob
There are many parallels to Joseph’s life that are like Jesus. Name 3 of them and include the most important one for us to understand.
*Forgiving*, Savior, Hated by own, stripped of clothing, sold for price of a slave, falsely accused, etc.
Hebrews 12 tells us that Esau was ______ because he sold the birthright.
Unholy/profane/godless
Of Jacob’s sons, who was the son of promise?
Judah
What did Joseph’s brothers receive for selling him?
20 pieces of silver, the price of a slave
What did Joseph’s brothers do on multiple occasions that reflected back to dreams Joseph had?
Bowed down at his feet
Finish this phrase that is repeated many times in Genesis 39 regarding Joseph and his time in Egypt. “The LORD was ___ ________.”
How long did Joseph wait before the cupbearer remembered him?
2 whole years
What were some of the consequences of Rebekah’s plan where Jacob stole the blessing from Esau?
Esau angry and wanted to murder Jacob, Jacob had to flee and go to Haran, Rebekah would never see Jacob again, family conflict
What are two things that Jacob received from his wrestling match with God/Angel of the Lord?
A new name (Israel), a limp
Describe the plan that Rebekah came up with to hep Jacob steal Esau’s blessing. Was it necessary?
Kill a goat, cook it, take it to Isaac and tell him you are Esau. Put on Esau’s garments and put the goat’s skin on hand and neck to disguise as Esau’s
Genesis 39 lists 3 specific things Joseph did in response to the temptations from Potiphar’s wife. Name 2
He refused her, he did not listen to her/heed her, he fled from her
Jacob strongly desired reconciliation with his brother. As Jacob and Esau were within eyesight and moving toward each other, what did Jacob do and how many times did he do it?
Bowed down 7 times
Name at least 3 of Judah’s descendants
Jesse, David, Solomon, Joseph, Mary, etc.
What did Joseph say when Pharaoh told him “I have had a dream and I was told you can interpret it”?
“It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer”
Approximately how old were Jacob and Esau when Isaac decided it was time to bless them?
77
Quote the memory verse for lessons 46-49, Romans 8:28. Doesn’t have to be perfect/word for word…
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
In Revelation, what 3 names are given to Jesus?
Lion of Judah, Root of David, the Lamb
Quote the memory verse for lessons 41-45. Proverbs 3:5-6. Doesn’t have to be perfect/word for word…
Joseph’s brothers followed the desires of their flesh and let their sin of jealously, anger, and hatred lead to sinful actions. Name one thing that Romans 13:14 tell us to do regarding our flesh?
Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, make no provision for the flesh, don’t gratify its desires