Time of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs

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Patriarch= The father or founder of a family Patriarch= The father or founder of a family Matriarchs= Mother or founder of a family Matriarchs= Mother or founder of a family Patriarchs and Matriarchs in the Bible are the people responsible for founding our faith Patriarchs and Matriarchs in the Bible are the people responsible for founding our faith

Who are the Matriarchs in your family? Do you know the name of your great grandmothers? Your Grandmothers? Your Mother? Do you know the name of your great grandmothers? Your Grandmothers? Your Mother? Do you know the name of your great grandfathers? Your grandfathers? Your father? Do you know the name of your great grandfathers? Your grandfathers? Your father? Make a family tree! Make a family tree!

Family Tree Father’s Side _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Dad’s Grandfather Dad’s Grandmother Dad’s Grandfather Dad’s Grandmother _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ Dad’s Father Dad’s Mother Dad’s Father Dad’s Mother__________________ Dad Dad

Family Tree Mother’s Side _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Mother’s Grandfather Mother’s Grandmother Mother’s Grandfather Mother’s Grandmother _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ Mother’s Father Mother’s Mom Mother’s Father Mother’s Mom__________________ Mom Mom

Our Biblical Family Tree Patriarchs — Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Patriarchs — Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Matriarchs---Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah Matriarchs---Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah Children of Israel (Jacob)- Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Joseph, Benjamin and Dinah Children of Israel (Jacob)- Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Joseph, Benjamin and Dinah Children of Joseph-Ephraim, Manasseh Children of Joseph-Ephraim, Manasseh Others- Hagar, Ishmael, Esau, Zilpah, Bilah Others- Hagar, Ishmael, Esau, Zilpah, Bilah

Introducing the First Patriarch and Matriarch How Abram and Sarai became Abraham and Sarah How Abram and Sarai became Abraham and Sarah

Israel’s Family Tree Israel’s Family Tree _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Jacob’s Grandfather Jacob’s Grandmother Jacob’s Grandfather Jacob’s Grandmother _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ Jacob’s Father Jacob’s Mother Jacob’s Father Jacob’s Mother_______Jacob/Israel______

Abraham Original Name: Abram Birth Place: The City of Ur Wife: Sarai / Sarah Hagar (Sarah’s servant girl) Children: Isaac Ishmael When: about 1800 B.C. Covenant: Abram was asked by God to leave his home and to go to the land of Canaan. If Abraham did this and made God his only god than God would bless Abraham and make him Father of a great nation.

Abram has to leave the city of Ur and travel to Canaan. By doing so he is trusting God. He leaves Ur with his wife Sarai and his nephew Lot. Abram has to leave the city of Ur and travel to Canaan. By doing so he is trusting God. He leaves Ur with his wife Sarai and his nephew Lot.

“Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you." “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you." Genesis God talking to Abram Genesis God talking to Abram Covenant: The sincerest type of promise. It is between people and God. God states the covenant with Abraham several times.

Abram is shown the land of Canaan and told that it belongs to him and his descendants. He is also told that his descendants will be too numerous to count. Abram is shown the land of Canaan and told that it belongs to him and his descendants. He is also told that his descendants will be too numerous to count.

Abram is given the Land of Canaan “Look about you, and from where you are, gaze to the north and south, east and west; all the land that you see I will give to you and your descendants forever. I will make your descendants like the dust of the earth; if anyone could count the dust of the earth, your descendants too might be counted. Set forth and walk about in the land, “Look about you, and from where you are, gaze to the north and south, east and west; all the land that you see I will give to you and your descendants forever. I will make your descendants like the dust of the earth; if anyone could count the dust of the earth, your descendants too might be counted. Set forth and walk about in the land, through its length and breadth, through its length and breadth, for to you I will give it." for to you I will give it." Genesis 13:14-17 God to Abram Genesis 13:14-17 God to Abram

Birth Right According to Hebrew custom the 1 st born son was to be the father’s heir and would receive a double potion of the inheritence. According to Hebrew custom the 1 st born son was to be the father’s heir and would receive a double potion of the inheritence. A son who received that birthright was the new leader of the family after his father’s death. A son who received that birthright was the new leader of the family after his father’s death. It was conferred by birth order and the father’s blessing which formally gave the son his inheritance and status. It was conferred by birth order and the father’s blessing which formally gave the son his inheritance and status.

Abram is concerned that Sarai is too old to give him a son. Sarai has Hagar, her Egyptian slave girl bear children for Abram. This was a common practice. Any child of Hagar would be considered a child of Sarah. Abram is concerned that Sarai is too old to give him a son. Sarai has Hagar, her Egyptian slave girl bear children for Abram. This was a common practice. Any child of Hagar would be considered a child of Sarah. Hagar was a Hagar was a Concubine or Concubine or lesser wife. lesser wife. Hagar gives birth to Hagar gives birth to Abraham’s first born Abraham’s first born son, Ishmael. son, Ishmael. Later, in the story Ishmael and his mother are going to be driven away, so that Sarah’s natural born son can receive the birthright. Later, in the story Ishmael and his mother are going to be driven away, so that Sarah’s natural born son can receive the birthright.

Ishmael Son of Abraham The son of Abraham and Hagar The son of Abraham and Hagar Hagar and Ishmael are kicked out of camp because of Sarah’s jealousy Hagar and Ishmael are kicked out of camp because of Sarah’s jealousy According to Islamic teaching Abraham and Ishmael rebuilt the temple that Adam had built for God. That building is in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is known as the Ka’ba According to Islamic teaching Abraham and Ishmael rebuilt the temple that Adam had built for God. That building is in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is known as the Ka’ba Ishmael is considered Ishmael is considered an ancestor of Muhammad an ancestor of Muhammad and the and the “Father of all Arabs”. “Father of all Arabs”.

God again makes a covenant with Abram. God again makes a covenant with Abram. God changes Abram’s name to Abraham which means “the father of many”. Sarai’s name is changed to Sarah because she is God changes Abram’s name to Abraham which means “the father of many”. Sarai’s name is changed to Sarah because she is to give Abraham a son who to give Abraham a son who will be the leader of nations will be the leader of nations and the father of many. and the father of many. Isaac,is the name of the Isaac,is the name of the son born to Sarah and son born to Sarah and Abraham. Abraham.

The Covenant goes beyond Abraham “My covenant with you is this: you are to become the father of a host of nations. No longer shall you be called Abram; your name shall be Abraham, for I am making you the father of a host of nations. …... I will give to you and to your descendants after you the land in which you are now staying, the whole land of Canaan, as a permanent possession; and I will be their God. On your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant throughout the ages. This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you that you must keep: every male among you shall be circumcised. ……. As for your wife Sarai, do not call her Sarai; her name shall be Sarah. I will bless her, and I will give you a son by her. Him also will I bless; he shall give rise to nations, and rulers of peoples shall issue from him." “My covenant with you is this: you are to become the father of a host of nations. No longer shall you be called Abram; your name shall be Abraham, for I am making you the father of a host of nations. …... I will give to you and to your descendants after you the land in which you are now staying, the whole land of Canaan, as a permanent possession; and I will be their God. On your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant throughout the ages. This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you that you must keep: every male among you shall be circumcised. ……. As for your wife Sarai, do not call her Sarai; her name shall be Sarah. I will bless her, and I will give you a son by her. Him also will I bless; he shall give rise to nations, and rulers of peoples shall issue from him." Genesis 17:4-17 God to Abraham Genesis 17:4-17 God to Abraham

God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. God wanted to see how strong Abraham’s faith was. was. When Abraham began to sacrifice his son, God had an angel stop him from killing Isaac. God further blesses Abraham for his actions.

"I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your beloved son, I will bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and the sands of the seashore; your descendants shall take possession of the gates of their enemies, and in your descendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing--all this because you obeyed my command.'' "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your beloved son, I will bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and the sands of the seashore; your descendants shall take possession of the gates of their enemies, and in your descendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing--all this because you obeyed my command.'' Genesis 22:16-18

Isaac Son of Abraham The son of Abraham and Sarah The son of Abraham and Sarah Isaac marries Rebekah. She has a brother named Laban who will become part of the story of Jacob.. Isaac marries Rebekah. She has a brother named Laban who will become part of the story of Jacob.. Isaac and Rebekah had two Isaac and Rebekah had two sons: Jacob and Esau sons: Jacob and Esau Esau was Isaac’s favorite Esau was Isaac’s favorite Jacob was. Rebekah’s favorite Jacob was. Rebekah’s favorite

Jacob and Esau Esau was the eldest son and was entitled to the birthright Esau was the eldest son and was entitled to the birthright The birthright is the special authority and privileges given to the first born son in the family. He receives a double portion of the inheritance and takes over as the leader of the tribe/family. Esau and Jacob were twins but Esau had been born first. Legend has it that Jacob was holding Esau’s heel when they were born. Supposedly he was trying to get ahead of Esau. The birthright is the special authority and privileges given to the first born son in the family. He receives a double portion of the inheritance and takes over as the leader of the tribe/family. Esau and Jacob were twins but Esau had been born first. Legend has it that Jacob was holding Esau’s heel when they were born. Supposedly he was trying to get ahead of Esau. Jacob tricked Isaac into giving Jacob the birthright that was rightfully Esau’s. Jacob tricked Isaac into giving Jacob the birthright that was rightfully Esau’s. Jacob fled thinking that Esau would kill Jacob fled thinking that Esau would kill him him He went to live with his Uncle Laban He went to live with his Uncle Laban

Jacob’s Ladder On the way home Jacob has a On the way home Jacob has a dream of a ladder extending dream of a ladder extending between heaven and earth. between heaven and earth. “Jacob’s Ladder” “Jacob’s Ladder” According to Jewish tradition the location of this dream was Mount Moriah which is the location where Abraham was going to sacrifice Isaac was going to sacrifice Isaac and where Solomon built his temple.

The Dome of the Rock (Mt. Moriah) It is sacred to followers of Judaism because it is the sight of the Temple of Solomon It is sacred to followers of Judaism because it is the sight of the Temple of Solomon It is sacred to Christians because of its Old Testament connections and that it is the place of Jesus’ teaching and ministry. It is sacred to Christians because of its Old Testament connections and that it is the place of Jesus’ teaching and ministry. It is sacred to Muslims because it is the sight where Mohammed was instructed to pray 5 times a day and where he began his ascent to Heaven. It is the third holiest mosque in Islam. It’s Islamic name is The AlAqsa Mosque (The Farthest Mosque) It is sacred to Muslims because it is the sight where Mohammed was instructed to pray 5 times a day and where he began his ascent to Heaven. It is the third holiest mosque in Islam. It’s Islamic name is The AlAqsa Mosque (The Farthest Mosque)

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Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem

Jacob becomes Israel Laban has two daughters—Rachel and Leah Laban has two daughters—Rachel and Leah Jacob wants to marry Rachel. Laban tells Jacob he must work for 7 years and then he can marry Rachel. Jacob wants to marry Rachel. Laban tells Jacob he must work for 7 years and then he can marry Rachel. At the end of 7 years Jacob is At the end of 7 years Jacob is tricked into marrying Leah. tricked into marrying Leah. He must work another 7 He must work another 7 years to marry Rachel. years to marry Rachel. Jacob wishes to return to his home Jacob wishes to return to his home But is worried about Esau.

Israel’s Children Jacob and Leah’s children: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Judah and the daughter Dinah. Jacob and Bilhah (Rachel's maid) have Dan and Naphtali Jacob and Zilpah (Leah’s maid) have Gad and Asher Jacob and Rachel have Joseph and Benjamin.

Jacob receives a new name: Israel On his way to meet Esau, Jacob also has a strange encounter with a mysterious stranger. On his way to meet Esau, Jacob also has a strange encounter with a mysterious stranger. Jacob and the stranger wrestle each other all night long. During the struggle Jacob’s hip is thrown out of joint. As a result Jacob walks with a limp the rest of his life. During the struggle Jacob’s hip is thrown out of joint. As a result Jacob walks with a limp the rest of his life. In the morning the man asks Jacob to let him go. Jacob asks for a blessing. The man gives Jacob a new name ---- Israel! It means “Wrestles with God.” It means “Wrestles with God.”

When Jacob finally meets Esau there is no problem between the brothers. When Jacob finally meets Esau there is no problem between the brothers. Gn 33:1-4 Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming, accompanied by four hundred men. So he divided his children among Leah, Rachel and the two maidservants, putting the maids and their children first, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. He himself went on ahead of them, bowing to the ground seven times, until he reached his brother. Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, and flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept. Gn 33:1-4 Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming, accompanied by four hundred men. So he divided his children among Leah, Rachel and the two maidservants, putting the maids and their children first, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. He himself went on ahead of them, bowing to the ground seven times, until he reached his brother. Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, and flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept. Incontro di Giacobbe ed Esaù by Francesco Hayez 1844

Joseph the Interpreter of Dreams

Joseph, son of Israel Joseph is the second youngest son of Israel. His mother is Rachel. Joseph is the second youngest son of Israel. His mother is Rachel. Joseph is not a Patriarch Joseph is not a Patriarch Joseph has a dream that his brothers will one day bow down to him. Joseph has a dream that his brothers will one day bow down to him. Joseph’s brothers become Joseph’s brothers become resentful of Joseph’s resentful of Joseph’s attitude. attitude.

Coat of Many Colors Joseph was given a coat by his father Jacob. The coat was said to be long sleeved and made of many different pieces of colored cloth. The coat was a symbol of authority and its long sleeves meant that Joseph was not expected to work in the fields like his brothers.

Joseph sold into slavery Joseph’s brothers decide to sell Joseph to some Midianite traders as a slave. Joseph’s brothers decide to sell Joseph to some Midianite traders as a slave. They show Israel (Jacob) Joseph’s coat which they tore and soaked in animal blood. They wanted Jacob to think Joseph had been killed by an animal. They show Israel (Jacob) Joseph’s coat which they tore and soaked in animal blood. They wanted Jacob to think Joseph had been killed by an animal.

Joseph becomes powerful in Egypt Joseph becomes the slave of a powerful Egyptian named Potiphar. Joseph becomes the slave of a powerful Egyptian named Potiphar. Potiphar’s wife falsely accuses Joseph of attempted rape and Joseph is sent to prison. Potiphar’s wife falsely accuses Joseph of attempted rape and Joseph is sent to prison. In prison Joseph interprets dreams. In prison Joseph interprets dreams. Pharaoh hears that Joseph can interpret dreams and has Joseph brought to him to interpret a troubling dream Pharaoh had. Pharaoh hears that Joseph can interpret dreams and has Joseph brought to him to interpret a troubling dream Pharaoh had.

Joseph Second in Command Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream. Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream. Pharaoh makes Joseph Vizer Pharaoh makes Joseph Vizer of Egypt ( Pharaoh’s highest of Egypt ( Pharaoh’s highest ranking officer.) Joseph is basically ranking officer.) Joseph is basically the second-in-command in Egypt. the second-in-command in Egypt. Joseph prepares Egypt for the coming 7 years of famine. Joseph prepares Egypt for the coming 7 years of famine. When the famine comes Egypt has food while other countries don’t. When the famine comes Egypt has food while other countries don’t.

Joseph’s Family comes to Egypt Jacob sends his sons to get food from Egypt. The brothers, all except Benjamin, come before Joseph and ask for food. They do not recognize him. Joseph gives them food but tricks them into thinking they are in trouble. They are told to bring their younger brother to Egypt. The brothers must come back to Egypt with Benjamin. Israel reluctantly sends Benjamin to Egypt with his brothers. Joseph against tricks his brothers by accusing Benjamin of being a thief. The brothers are afraid of what they have done to Israel this time. Unable to bear his brother’s grief Joseph forgives his brothers. Israel, Joseph’s brothers and their families move to Egypt. Joseph says He will take care of them in Egypt.

Jacob dies and Joseph and his brothers take him to Canaan to be buried in the same tomb as the other patriarchs Jacob dies and Joseph and his brothers take him to Canaan to be buried in the same tomb as the other patriarchs Tomb of the Patriarchs Tomb of the Patriarchs When Joseph dies his When Joseph dies his brothers promise to one brothers promise to one day take his bones to day take his bones to Canaan Canaan

400 years after Joseph The Israelites have become very numerous The Israelites have become very numerous The ruling Pharaoh does not know the story of Joseph and fears the Israelites The ruling Pharaoh does not know the story of Joseph and fears the Israelites The Israelites are made the slaves of the Egyptians. The Israelites are made the slaves of the Egyptians.