Discussion Questions

Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}

1. What were some of the ways that Jacob was sneaky? Do you think he deserves God’s blessing?
   Takeaway

   Jacob kept getting things wrong and did not deserve God’s blessing.
2. What did God tell Rebekah before the twins were born? Did God change his mind when he saw Jacob cheating his brother? What does this tell us about God?
   Takeaway

   God blesses his people even when they keep getting things wrong.
3. What did Esau’s name mean? How about Jacob’s name? Do you remember what Jesus’s name means? Why is it good news for us that Jesus is our Savior?
   Takeaway

   Jesus’s name means “Savior” because he saves us from our sins.

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