Esau Sells His Birthright
Jacob Steals the Blessing
Jacob Steals the Blessing
What was the name of Jacob and Rebekah’s older twin?
Esau
Which of Laban’s daughters did Jacob want to marry?
Rachel
Who was Jacob’s favorite son?
Joseph
Who told Pharaoh what his dreams meant?
Joseph
Why did Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt?
To buy grain.
When Esau was hungry, what did he sell his birthright for?
A bowl of stew
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
What did his father give him that made his brothers jealous?
A coat of many colors.
Who gave Joseph the ability to explain the dreams?
God
Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers know who he was?
He looked and sounded Egyptian.
How did Esau feel when he found out Jacob stole the blessing?
When Jacob was on his way back to Canaan, who was he afraid of?
Esau
Where did Potiphar send Joseph because his wife told lies about him?
To prison
Who dreamed about skinny cows and fat cows?
Pharaoh
Who would be the special descendant in Judah’s family that would save sinners?
Jesus
What does it mean to deceive someone?
To lie to or trick someone
What happened one night while Jacob was alone and afraid?
God came and wrestled with him.
Where was Joseph taken when his brothers sold him as a slave?
To Egypt
What did Pharaoh do after Joseph explained the dreams?
Made Joseph a ruler of Egypt.
Why did Joseph test his brothers?
To see if they had changed.
Where did Jacob go to run away from Esau?
His uncle Laban’s home.
What new name did God give to Jacob?
Israel
What did Joseph do for the cupbearer and the baker?
He explained their dreams
What is a famine?
A time when there isn’t enough food for everyone.
Where did Jacob and his family move to?
Egypt, Goshen.