Jacob, Esau and the Birthright

Passage: Genesis 25:27-34

Big Idea: Disobeying God now costs you later.

Verse: 1 John 5:3 - For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. (ESV)

Review Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

1. What two things did the Bible tell us about Esau? // He was a good hunter, liked the open country.
2. What two things did the Bible tell us about Jacob? // He was quiet, liked to stay at home.
3. What kind of food was Jacob cooking? // Stew
4. How did Esau feel when he returned from hunting? // Tired and hungry
5. What did Esau ask Jacob to give to him? // Some stew
6. What did Jacob want Esau to sell him before he gave him some stew? // His birthright
7. What did the birthright mean? // Esau would get twice as much of their parents’ money/stuff.
8. How hungry did Esau tell Jacob he was? // So hungry he could die.
9. Before giving him some stew, what did Jacob make Esau do? // Promise to sell his birthright.
10. What was today’s big idea? // Disobeying God now costs you later.
11. What is today’s verse? // 1 John 5:3 - For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.

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