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Lesson 4

Jacob’s Dream

Genesis 28:1-22

1. The story of Isaac’s family continues.
3. Jacob stole the family blessing from his older brother Esau. Now Rebekah wants no harm to come to Jacob. She complains to Isaac that Jacob should not marry a Canaanite woman.
5. So, Isaac calls for Jacob. He gives him a blessing to travel to Rebekah’s family in Harran. Isaac prays that Jacob will have many children and will become a community of nations.
6. While on this journey Jacob has a powerful dream.

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Jacob finds out his brother is planning to kill him. Rebekah tells him to go at once to her brother Laban. Before Jacob leaves, Isaac blesses him. He tells him, “Do not to marry a Canaanite woman. Find a wife from the daughters of Laban.”�

Jacob sets off on the long journey north to Harran. �The place Laban and his family live.

On his way, Jacob stops for the night. The sun has set. He takes a large stone. He puts it under his head and lies down to sleep. Then Jacob has a dream.

He sees a stairway resting on the earth. Its top reaching to heaven. Angels of God are climbing up and down on it. The Lord stands by the stairway. He says to Jacob, “I am the Lord.”

“I am the God of your grandfather Abraham. The God of Isaac. I will give you and your children the land you are lying on. All nations on earth will be blessed because of you. I am with you. I will watch over you everywhere you go. I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Jacob wakes from sleep. He thinks, “The Lord is in this place. How holy this place is! This must be the house of God. This is the gate of heaven.”

Early in the morning, Jacob takes the stone from under his head. He sets it up as a standing stone. �He anoints it with oil.

He calls this place Bethel. � It means “House of God.”

Jacob makes a promise. “May God be with me. Watch over me on this journey. May He provide food to eat and clothes to wear. May he do as he promises so that I return safely to my father’s house. Then you Lord will be my God.”�

This sacred standing stone will be God’s house. I will give you a tenth of everything you give me.”

Jacob continues his journey to Harran. To the home of his mother’s brother.

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Jacob’s Dream

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1. Standing stone
2. A standing stone is a stone set upright as a memorial, witness, or reminder of an important event. This was often an encounter with God or the promise of a covenant.
3. Read about some important examples of Standing Stones

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• Jacob at Bethel — Genesis 28:18
• Jacob's covenant with Laban — Genesis 31:45–52
• Joshua at the Jordan — Joshua 4
• Samuel's Ebenezer — 1 Samul 7:12:

1. God wants His will to be done even when we sin. God always keeps his promises.
2. We mess up. God forgives. God’s plans prevail. Our salvation rests not on what we do, but on God's faithful promises fulfilled in Christ.

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• The Lord told Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s family. Go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you. I will make your name great.”
• Genesis 12:1-2

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1. 1. Where does Rebekah want Jacob to go?
2. A. Egypt�B. Paddan-aram to the home of Laban�C. Jerusalem�D. Moab

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• 2. Why does Isaac agree to send Jacob to Paddan-aram?
• A. To become a hunter.�B. To escape the famine
• C. To build a new home.�D. To find a wife from Rebekah's relatives�

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1. 1. B
2. Rebekah want Jacob to go to Paddan-aram to the home of Laban.
3. Genesis 28:1–2

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• 2. D

Isaac agrees to send Jacob to Paddan-aram to find a wife from Rebekah's relatives.�Genesis 28:2

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3. What blessing does Isaac give Jacob before he leaves?

A. Success in hunting.�B. Riches from Egypt.�C. The blessing God gave Abraham. Many descendants and the promised land.�D. Victory in battle.

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4. Jacob stops for the night. What does he use for a pillow?

A sheep

B. A blanket

C. A saddle

D. A stone

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3. C

Isaac gives Jacob the blessing God gave Abraham. Many descendants and the promised land.

Genesis 28:3–4

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4. D

Jacob uses a stone for a pillow.

Genesis 28:11

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5. Jacob has a dream. What does he see?

A. Stairway

B. Sheep

C. Clouds

D. Esau

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6. Who stands above the stairway and speaks to Jacob?

A. Abraham�B. Isaac�C. The Lord�D. An angel

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5. A

Jacob sees a stairway in the dream.

Genesis 28:12

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6. C

The Lord stands above the stairway and speaks to Jacob.

Genesis 28:13

1. 7. What promise does God make to Jacob?
2. A. “You will never have to work”�B. “I will give you the promised land, many descendants, and I will be with you where ever you go.”�C. “You will become a king”�D. “You will never face trouble”

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• 8. How does Jacob respond when he wakes up?
• A. He is afraid and says, "Surely the Lord is in this place."�B. He is angry
• C. He returns home�D. He ignores the dream
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7. B

God says to Jacob, “I will give you the promised land, many descendants, and I will be with you where ever you go.”

Genesis 28:13–15

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8. A

When Jacob wakes up, he is afraid and says, "Surely the Lord is in this place."�Genesis 28:16–17

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2. 9. What does Jacob do with the stone he used for a pillow?
3. A. He throws it away�B. He builds a wall with it�C. He makes a standing stone. He pours oil on it�D. He buries it

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• 10. What does Jacob name this place?
• A. Hebron�B. Bethel�C. Beersheba�D. Jericho

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1. 9. C
2. Jacob uses the stone to make a standing stone. He anoints it with oil.
3. Genesis 28:18

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• 10. B
• Jacob names this place Bethel.
• Genesis 28:19

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11. Why is God’s promise to Abraham through Isaac and Jacob so important?

1. A. Jesus will be born from this family
2. B. So a great temple can be built
3. C. So Jacob can wear the colorful coat
4. D. Because God gave the rainbow to remind us

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12. What is a Standing Stone?

1. A. A large mountain
2. B. A strong wall to protect a city
3. C. The place where the 10 commandments are written
4. D. An upright stone that reminds people of an important event

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11. A

God’s promise to Abraham through Isaac and Jacob so important because God promises Jesus will be born from this family.

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12. D

A Standing Stone is an upright stone that reminds people of an important event

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