1. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Bible Stories for Adults Jacob and Esau Genesis 25, 27 Comunicación y Gerencia OT109 www.biblestoriesforadults.com

2. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Abram’s Family Tree Abraham HagarSarah Keturah IshmaelIsaac ZimranJokshanMedan MidianIshbakShuah

3. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Patriarchal Firstborns Abraham IshmaelIsaac EsauJacob ReubenSimeonLeviJudahJoseph ManassehEphraim

4. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). The Birthright Blessings of the father Leadership of the tribe and family Double share of the inheritance

5. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Isaac’s Sons Esau - Hairy Edom - Red Jacob - Deceiver (he grasps the heel) Israel - He struggles with God

6. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Ages When Jacob Stole the Birthright Genesis 41:46-Joseph was 30 when he went to work for Pharaoh Genesis 45:6-Jacob & sons came to Egypt 2 years into famine (after 7 years of prosperity)  Joseph was 39 when Jacob came to Egypt (30 + 7 + 2) Genesis 47:9-Jacob was 130 when he came to Egypt  Jacob was 91 when Joseph was born (130 - 39) Genesis 30:25-Jacob left Laban soon after Joseph was born (when he was 91) Genesis 29:18-30-Jacob had worked for Laban for 21 years (7 + 7 + 7)  Jacob was 70 when he started work for Laban Genesis 27:41-43-Jacob went to Laban right after stealing the blessing  Jacob was 70 when he stole Esau’s blessing Genesis 25:24-Jacob & Esau were twins  Esau was 70 when Jacob stole his blessing

7. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Jacob’s Deceptions Said he was Esau Included God in his lie Goatskins over hands to make hairy Again claimed to be Esau Gave food and wine as Isaac had asked Esau Wore Esau’s clothes for his smell Betrayed with a kiss

8. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Isaac Loved Esau most Planned to give God’s blessing to Esau Rebekah Loved Jacob most Helped Jacob deceive for blessing Deceived Isaac to send Jacob away

9. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Jacob Deceived Esau for his birthright Not afraid of sinning, only of getting caught Deceived Isaac for God’s blessing Esau Despised birthright, sold it for stew Married outside the covenant family Pushed for blessing though it was given Held grudge, murder plan

10. Jacob and Esau Copyright © 2009 www.biblestoriesforadults.com. Use of this material is provided free of charge for use in personal or group Bible Study, no permission needed. The author reserves all rights for use in published material or in uses where fees are involved (contact kurt@biblestoriesforadults.com). Next Week Jacob Flees and Returns Genesis 28 - 36 Comunicación y Gerencia