Bellringer What is your most prized possession and what would it take for you to sell it or give it to another?
Ch 6a: Jacob
Two Brothers Jacob and Esau Twin Brothers (Esau oldest) Very different Sons of Isaac and Rebekah Each parent had a favorite Isaac: Esau Rebekah: Jacob
Selling of the Birthright Oldest son had birthright (100% of inheritance) Esau sold birthright to Jacob for a bowl of soup God had told Isaac to give it to the younger son Isaac still tried to give it to Esau Rebekah and Jacob tricked Isaac to get the birthright
Jacob’s Ladder Jacob had to run from Esau Dreamed of a ladder to heaven Meant Jacob was blessed by God
Jacob Gets a Wife and Another Wife Jacob went to live with his uncle Laban Fell in love with his cousin Rachel (love at first sight) Agreed to work 7 years for the Laban so he could marry her Tricked into marrying her sister Leah Worked 7 more years for Rachel
Fight with an Angel Jacob returned home Dreamed he fought an angel (later revealed to be God) Named changed to Israel “One who fights with God and wins” 12 sons become the 12 tribes of Israel
Quiz Name the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. What did Esau sell his birthright for? How many years did Jacob work before he could marry Rachel? What did God change Jacob’s name to after his fight with an angel?