Jacob and Easu
Welcome to this week of crafts, and interactive learning! This week we are focusing on the story of two brothers Jacob and Easu.
Books of the Bible Focus of the Week: Genesis 25
The Lord said to her,
“Two nations are in your womb,
and two peoples from within you will be separated;
one people will be stronger than the other,
and the older will serve the younger.”
Key Points of this weeks Bible Story of Jacob and Easu
1. The birth of twins: Jacob and Esau were twin brothers born to Isaac and Rebekah. Esau was the firstborn, but Jacob followed closely, holding onto Esau’s heel, symbolizing the rivalry that would mark their relationship.
2. Esau’s Characteristics: Esau grew up to be a skillful hunter and loved the outdoors. He was favored by his father Isaac.
3. Jacob's Characteristics: Jacob was more quiet and preferred staying close to home. His mother, Rebekah, favored him.
4. The Birthright Exchange: One day, Esau came back from the fields exhausted and hungry. Jacob offered him some stew in exchange for Esau’s birthright, which was the privilege of the firstborn to inherit the family blessing.
5. The significance of the Birthright: By selling his birthright for a simple meal, Esau demonstrated how little he valued something so important. Jacob, on the other hand, desired the birthright and later, the family blessing.
WEEKLY CRAFTS:
This week we have two crafts that you can find the FREE DOWNLOADS for on our Downloads page.
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WEEKLY WORKSHEET:
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Parental Tips for this week:
Simplify the Story: Use simple language to explain the concepts of birthright, blessings, and rivalry. Compare Jacob and Esau to siblings that may compete for attention but still need to love and respect each other.
• Discussion Question: “Why do you think Jacob and Esau fought so much?”
2. Use Real-Life Examples: Relate the story to real-life situations where children might feel jealous or competitive with their siblings or friends. Discuss the importance of family and forgiveness.
• Discussion Question: “What should Jacob and Esau have done instead of fighting?”
3. Focus on Choices and Consequences: Emphasize the choices that Jacob and Esau made and the consequences that followed. Help children understand that our choices can have lasting effects.
• Discussion Question: “How do you think Esau felt after selling his birthright for a meal?”
4. Highlight God’s Plan: Remind your children that even though Jacob and Esau made mistakes, God had a plan for their lives. Discuss how God can work through both good and bad situations.
• Discussion Question: “What does this story teach us about God’s plan for our lives?”
5. Encourage Problem-Solving: Ask your children how Jacob and Esau could have solved their issues without fighting. Encourage them to think of peaceful solutions when disagreements arise.
• Discussion Question: “What are some ways we can work things out when we don’t agree with someone?”
Thank you for joining us at Little Believers Circle this week to learn about the story of Jacob and Easu.
