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Jacob and Esau

Lesson 2

Esau Sells Birthright

Genesis 25:19-34

1. Read Genesis 25:1-19. It tells of the final years of Abraham’s life. Abraham lives to be 175 years old. He had many sons, but all he owns is left to Isaac.

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• In our lesson today, Isaac is now a very old man. He has two sons. The promises given to Abraham will be passed to Isaac’s first-born son.

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• Study and learn how family troubles between the brothers change God’s plans.
• Then remember in all circumstances God is with us and ready to forgive our mistakes.

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Isaac marries Rebekah. He is 40 years old. 20 years pass by. Isaac prays to the Lord. His wife is childless.�

The Lord answers Isaac’s prayer. His wife Rebekah becomes pregnant. The babies struggle with each other inside her. She asks, “Why is this happening to me?” She goes to ask the Lord what to do.

The Lord replies, “Two nations are in your womb.�    Two tribes that will one day be separate.�One nation will be stronger than the other.�    The older son will serve the younger one.”�

The time comes for Rebekah to give birth to the twin boys. The first to come out is red. His whole body is hairy. They name him Esau.

Then his brother comes out. His hand is holding Esau’s heel. His name is Jacob. Isaac is 60 years old. Esau, the firstborn, will get the birthright God promises to Abraham.�

The boys grow up. Esau becomes a skillful hunter. He loves to be in the open country. Jacob is content to stay at home among the tents.�

Isaac likes the meat of wild animals. So, Esau is his favorite son. Rebekah’s favorite is Jacob.�

One day Esau sets out on a long hunting trip.

Jacob remains at home. He cooks a lentil stew.

Esau arrives home from hunting. He is hungry and exhausted. He tells Jacob, “Quick! Let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!”�

Jacob replies, “First, sell me your birthright.”�

Esau says, “I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?” Jacob replies, “First, swear to me that you will sell me your birthright.”�

Esau promises to do it. He sells Jacob all the rights that belong to him as the oldest son.

Jacob gives Esau bread and lentil stew. Esau eats and drinks. He gets up and leaves. Esau despised his birthright. He does not care about God’s promise to Abraham. A promise to make a great nation from his descendants. � A promise to send the Savior of the world.�

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Esau’s Birthright

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1. How old is Abraham when he dies?

A. 100

B. 75

C. 204

D. 175

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2. How old is Isaac when the twins are born?

A. 40 years

B. 50 years

C. 60 years

D. 70 years

1. D

Abraham is 175 years old when he dies.

Genesis 25:7

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2. C

Isaac is 60 years old when the twins are born.

Genesis 25:26

1. 3. Who are the parents of Esau and Jacob?�A. Abraham and Sarah�B. Adam and Eve�C. Jacob and Rachel�D. Isaac and Rebekah
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3. 4. What happens while Rebekah is pregnant?�A. The babies are completely still�B. The babies struggle together inside her�C. She has only one child�D. She is very sick

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1. 3. D
2. Isaac and Rebekah are the parents of Esau and Jacob.
3. Genesis 25:21

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• �4. B
• While Rebekah is pregnant the babies struggle together in her womb.�Genesis 25: 22��

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5. What does the Lord tell Rebekah about her two sons?�A. They will always agree�B. They will become fishermen�C. There are two nations in her womb�D. They will be kings together

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6. Which twin is born first?�A. Esau�B. Joseph�C. Jacob�D. Benjamin

5. C

The Lord tells Rebekah her two sons are two

nations in her womb.�Genesis 25:23

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6. A

Esau is born first.

Genesis 25:25�

1. 7. Why is the second son named Jacob?�A. He is very strong�B. He is holding on to Esau's heel�C. He is laughing when he is born�D. He has red hair

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• 8. What kind of work does Esau enjoy?�A. Hunting in the open country�B. Watching over sheep�C. Fishing�D. Building houses

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1. 7. B
2. Second son is named Jacob because he is holding on to Esau’s heel.�Genesis 25:26

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• 8. A
• Esau enjoys hunting in the open country.�Genesis 25:27

1. 9. Which brother is Isaac’s favorite?
2. A. Jacob
3. B. Esau
4. C. Both
5. D. He has no favorite

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• 10. What does Jacob cook while Esau is hunting?�A. Bread�B. Fish�C. Lentil stew�D. Honey cakes

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1. 9. B
2. Esau is Isaac’s favorite.
3. Genesis 25:28

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• 10. C
• Jacob cooks lentil stew while Esau is hunting.�Genesis 25:29

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1. 11. What does Esau give Jacob in exchange for the stew?�A. His bow�B. His coat�C. His sheep�D. His birthright

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• 12. According to this Bible story, how does Esau treat his birthright?�A. He despises it�B. He carefully protects it�C. He treasures it�D. He gives it to his father

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1. 11. D
2. Esau gives Jacob his birthright in exchange for the stew.�Genesis 25:33

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• 12. A
• According to this Bible story, Esau despises his birthright.�Genesis 25:34

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1. Family Troubles. They go all the way back to Bible times. Jacob and Esau stole from each other. Sometimes we don’t treat our family members in the best way.
2. Through it all, God stays with us. Even in troubling times. God offers forgiveness and a new start.
3. God is in our relationships with our family, friends, and church family. We try to follow his example. When we fall short, God is there to pick us up. He forgives us. He will bless our relationships, both spiritual and physical.

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• Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful.
• Colossians 3:15