What moral lesson can we learn from the story of Jacob?

What moral lesson can we learn from the story of Jacob?

Be fertile, and increase in number. A nation and a community of nations will come from you, and kings will come from you. Like Jacob, when God wants to use us, he gives us vision for our lives! He helps us see how we can have an amazing impact!

What does the story of Esau and Jacob teach us about reconciliation?

Fearing that Esau will “kill us all, the mothers with the children” (Gen. 32:11), Jacob places his trust in God and decides to reconcile with his brother. After deciding to reconcile with and pay restitution to Esau, “Jacob,” the supplanter, becomes “Israel,” the victorious, blessed, god-wrestler.

What is the significance of Esau selling his birthright?

Jacob offered to give Esau a bowl of stew in exchange for his birthright (the right to be recognized as firstborn) and Esau agreed. The birthright (bekorah) has to do with both position and inheritance. By birthright, the firstborn son inherited the leadership of the family and the judicial authority of his father.

Why did Jacob take Esau’s blessing?

The Lord had revealed to Rebekah that Jacob was to receive the birthright, but Rebekah knew how much Isaac loved his oldest son and wanted to give these blessings to Esau. Because Esau had not always made right choices, Rebekah knew he was not worthy. Then Isaac would give Jacob the blessing instead of Esau.

How did God transform Jacob?

God reaffirmed His covenant with Jacob and changed Jacob’s name to Israel. Jacob placed his faith and trust in God. He lived in peace with Esau from that time on. God chooses Jacob despite his deceitful nature.

What do you learn from Jacob and Esau?

Here is our FREE Jacob and Esau Sunday School Lesson! Teach kids that God is always willing to give second chances. By the end of this lesson, kids will learn that God can set them back on track if they admit their mistakes. This lesson is great for every Children’s Ministry, Kids Church, and Sunday School! Sometimes we make mistakes.

How did Jacob steal Esau’s birthright from him?

1. Jacob stole Esau’s birthright. The first is when Jacob takes Esau’s birthright in Genesis 25:29–34. As the story goes, Esau had been away on a hunting trip, and he came back to find a freshly cooked meal by Jacob. He was so desperate for food that he let Jacob manipulate him, so Esau sold his extra portion of inheritance to Jacob.

Who is the opposite of Esau in the Bible?

Jacob is his direct opposite. Where Esau is red and hairy, Jacob comes across as fair, with smooth skin. He is born grasping the heel of Esau, so is given the name Jacob.

Why was Jacob called Grasping the heel of Esau?

Where Esau is red and hairy, Jacob comes across as fair, with smooth skin. He is born grasping the heel of Esau, so is given the name Jacob. In Hebrew culture, grasping the heel was a figurative way to express deception. After losing his blessing, Esau laments; “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob? ( deceiver )” ( Genesis 37:36, parentheses added).

What moral lesson can we learn from the story of Jacob? Be fertile, and increase in number. A nation and a community of nations will come from you, and kings will come from you. Like Jacob, when God wants to use us, he gives us vision for our lives! He helps us see how we…