This document provides details about Jacob and Esau from the book of Genesis in the Bible. It instructs the reader to take notes on the characteristics of Jacob and Esau after reading passages that describe their birth and Esau trading his birthright for stew. It then summarizes Jacob deceiving his father Isaac to steal Esau's blessing. The document discusses God appearing to Jacob in a dream where he sees a ladder of angels and promises Jacob land and descendants, causing Jacob to dedicate the place to God.

1. • 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.)

2. 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)

3. 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 contrast
Red Bean Stew vs Birthright.
How are they different?
(Copy in notes and answer)

4. What does Esau’s
decision to sell his
birthright say about him?

5. Jacob Deceives
(Copy heading)Read Genesis 27:1-45
Summarize in 3 to 5 sentences the story of
Jacob stealing the blessing.

6. Jacob and Esau
Why would Esau be willing to trade his
birthright for a bowl of stew?

8. Context:
-fleeing Esau
-unknown
-never see family again?
God appears to Jacob
What does he see?
Read Genesis 28:10-13
-ladder/stairs
-angels ascending and
descending
-God at the top of the
ladder

9. -Land, nation, blessing
(promises given to Abraham)
-I will be with you.
-I will bring you back to land.
What does God promise?
How does Jacob react?
Read Genesis 28:16-22
-fear
-calls place Bethel “House of
God”
-If: God will...
-Then: I will...
What could this
vision suggest
about God?
What could this
vision suggest
about Jacob?