Jacob and Esau
Listen to the Story…
We recorded the Jacob and Esau story and dialogue during one of our gatherings. The story itself is just a few minutes long and the dialogue follows, so give it a listen and then dive into the discussion.
Participate in the Dialogue…
Try to answer these questions only from this or previous stories without jumping ahead. Let the story emerge…
What did God tell Rebekah about the children in her womb?
How might have this affected her actions?
Why do you think Esau gave up his inheritance so easily?
Have you ever made an impulse decision that you really regretted later?
What is Jacob’s concern with his mother’s plan to decieve Isaac?
What is the motivation behind Jacob’s response to Rebekkah’s plan?
What blessing is God passing on through Abraham, Isaac and now Jacob?
Why do you think Jacob desired his father’s blessing? What were his motives?
Why would God pass on his blessing to Jacob?!
Does Jacob deserve to receive this blessing?
Who can you most relate to in this story?
Have you ever acted like Esau? Jacob? How were you treated?