Jacob and Esau

Do Now: “Match Made in Heaven” 10/22/2014

Summarize the story of Isaac and Rebecca in 3 to 5 sentences

• In your notes type the two names Jacob and Esau.

• Leave room underneath each name.

• After reading these verses write the characteristics of each son underneath their names.

Jacob and Esau: Genesis 25: 21-28(Copy heading and read these verses.)

Birthright-double the portion of inheritance -dedicated to priestly service-leadership of family-3 promises(Copy in notes.)

Jacob and Esau: Genesis 25: 29-31(Read these verses)

Why would Esau be willing to trade his birthright for a bowl of stew? What does

he seem to value the most in life?(Answer this in your notes.)

Compare and contrastRed Bean Stew vs

Birthright.How are they different?(Copy in notes and answer)

Jacob and EsauWhy would Esau be willing to trade his

birthright for a bowl of stew?

Jacob and EsauWhy would Esau be willing to trade his

birthright for a bowl of stew?