Confirmation Lesson
Jacob & Esau
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Opening Prayer
Open our minds and hearts to your word for us today. Hear us, God. When we hear about Isaac's family, let us see how you work through imperfect people. When we learn about the brothers Jacob and Esau, teach us that you don't abandon us when we make bad choices. When we deceive others because we want to think only of ourselves, forgive us and show us again your enduring love. Thank you for blessing us and always being there with us wherever we go. Amen.
Key Words
DECEPTION: the act of misleading or deceiving; double-dealing; trickery. An ingenuous act intended to dupe someone for personal gain.
RETRIBUTION: the punishment for an evil act. What one deserves for his or her acts.
ENDURANCE: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity. Sustaining a long, stressful effort or activity; lasting; never yielding.
Jacob & Esau
Genesis 25 & 27
Think about it...
  • How do you solve sibling rivalry problems at home, or similar problems with friends?
  • Do your parents ever have to step in and make a choice or decision that you may or may not like?
  • Can sibling rivalry ever be thought of as a blessing?
  • Why did God give us families?
  • Do you admire Jacob’s cleverness and drive?
  • What role did Rebekah play in the brothers’ rivalry?
  • Does it make the Bible seem more real to find deception and sibling strife within it?
  • Do you think spoken promises have as much power today as they did in Isaac’s day?
Genesis 28
Read Genesis 28:1-22


Circle verses 13-15
Write next to those verses "God keeps God's promises"

Again, God keeps God's promises!

Underline as seen here.
The covenant God made with Abraham (grandfather of Jacob and Esau) continues on down through the generations.
Genesis 32
The story of Jacob wrestling with God can be found in Genesis 32:22-32.

Just like God changing Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah, God changes Jacob's name to Israel.

Circle verse 28 and write "Name Change = New Beginning"
Things to Think About
What do you think about this...
  • Do you agree with the idea that sometimes sneaky and dishonorable people can carry out God’s plan? Why or why not?
  • Do you think people in ancient times had closer contact with God than we have today? Why or why not?
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts, you can email Leisha at ltays@oursaviourslc.org