Abraham
Who did God ask Abraham to sacrifice?
His only son, Isaac
Which son of Isaac built himself a house and was a hunter?
Esau
How many total years did Jacob have to work for his love and which daughter of Laban did he truly love?
He worked 14 years for Rachel.
Who did Jacob wrestle with?
an angel of the Lord, God
How many brothers did Joseph have?
Genesis 35:22-26
11 ( 12 including Joseph)
True or false: Abraham loved God, but he didn't always trust him since God asked him to do some strange things
False
What is a birthright?
A special blessing or inheritance that is usually granted to the firstborn son
How many children did Jacob have before he asked to leave Laban?
Bonus: what is the name of the 12th son that Jacob had?
11 children
Bonus: Benjamin
Why is Jacob afraid of Esau?
Jacob stole his birthright and blessing from Isaac, so he is afraid that Esau will kill him
What office did Joseph hold in Potiphar's household?
Genesis 39:4
Overseeer
Why did God choose Abraham? (two things)
He obeyed God and trusted Him
What makes Esau give up his birthright?
Esau was hungry and Jacob offered him some really good lentil soup
How does Laban cheat Jacob (this does not have to do with Laban's daughters)?
Laban took all the spotted and brown sheep and goats
How did Rachel and Leah respond to Jacob's wish to leave Laban?
They tell Jacob to do whatever God told him to do.
Why did Joseph get thrown in prison?
Genesis 39:13-20
Potiphar's wife convinced Potiphar to throw him in prison.
Complete the verse: "You shall be a _____ to many nations"
"You shall be a father to many nations"
Did Esau deserve the birthright? Why?
No, because he did not value it, and gave it up to his brother for a silly reason
Why doesn't Laban want Jacob to leave
Laban realized that Jacob is blessed by God, and he received blessing through Jacob
Why does Jacob feel so strong when he talks to Laban about leaving?
Hint: think about how this is different from Jacob meeting with Esau to reconcile
Jaocb knows he did nothing wrong to Laban, even though Laban cheated him several times.
When Joseph's brothers first came to Egypt, Joseph:
Genesis 42:16-17
threw them in prison.
How did Sarah react when she overheard the visitors (angels) telling Abraham that he would have a son?
She laughed
Explain how Jacob deceived his father into giving him the blessing
Rebekah told him to cover his arm with animal skin, and prepared for him a meal that was similar to what Esau would bring to present to Isaac
Complete the verse:
"So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only _ ____ _____ to him because of the love he had for her"
"So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her."
Complete the verse: "Be careful that you speak to Jacob neither ___ nor ___"
"Be careful that you speak to Jacob neither good nor bad"
What food item did people from many countries travel to Egypt to buy?
Genesis 41:57
corn