July 10, 2011

Jacob Steals Esau's Blessing

Reference:
Genesis 27:1-41

Verse:
Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor. (ESV)

Big Idea:
Tell the truth like God.

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week:

What instructions did Isaac give Esau? (Hunt some wild food, prepare it, and bring it back)
What did Isaac plan to do for Esau? (Give him his blessing)
Who overheard what Isaac said to Esau? (Rebekah)
What did Rebekah and Jacob plan to do? (Dress Jacob up like Esau and trick Isaac)
Why couldn’t Isaac just look at Jacob and see who he was? (Isaac was blind)
Did Jacob lie to his father or tell the truth? (He lied)
Who came to see Isaac after Jacob left? (Esau)
What did Isaac tell Esau? (Jacob tricked me and stole your blessing)
How did Esau react to this news? (He was angry and decided to get revenge)
What is today’s big idea? (Tell the truth like God)
What is today’s Bible verse? (Ephesians 4:25 - Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor)



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