1. Introduction to Abram Gen. 12.1-9  Abram means “______________”  Abraham means “____________”  Father of what three religions?  Draw Abraham’s Family tree on your own

2. Genesis 15.1-19 “The Covenant”  Who are the characters?  What’s a covenant? What are the terms in this case?  God promises Abraham… 1. 2.  What is the sign of the covenant?

3. Genesis 22:1-14 Sacrifice of Isaac  What type of literary genre is this story? Define it.  Abraham carries  Isaac carries   Significance of each?  What literary device is being used here?

4. Gen 25.19-34 Jacob takes Esau’s Birthright  Characters names and symbolic meanings?  The authors want Jacob associated with what qualities?  Define primogeniture. According to primogeniture, who stands to inherit Isaac’s status and property?  Whose fault is this unbalanced transaction?

5. Gen 27 Jacob & Rebekah deceive Isaac  Whose idea is the trick?  What is passed on in Isaac’s blessing to Jacob?  What is passed on in Isaac’s blessing to Esau?

6. Gen 29.1-30 Jacob Marries Leah & Rachael  How does Jacob show off to Rachael?  Why is this story ironic for Jacob?  What theme among women occurs again in this story? Why?