Jacob Deceives Isaac

12/16/2024

Jacob Deceives Isaac by Jennifer Tolbert

God was faithful to his plan to save the world through Abraham's family. Once Abraham died, God began to work through Isaac, Rebekah, and their double blessing-twin sons named Jacob and Esau. This lesson focuses on the perfect plan God is building through very imperfect people.

Esau and Jacob were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Esau should have inherited the responsibilities and blessings that come with being the oldest son but he rashly sold his birthright to his younger brother for a pot of stew. Then, in an act of deception, Jacob tricks his father into giving him Esau's blessing as well.

Key Themes:

Lying is a sin.
We should treat others the way we want to be treated.
Sin has consequences.

Memory Verse

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 9:10

Songs

Books of the Old Testament
Rock-a my Soul
Keep Your Tongue from Evil
Three Wandering Jews
Be Careful Little Eyes
Three Wandering Jews
Shake the Devil Off

Story

Begin Class with Songs, Games, Table Activity, or Sharing Time

Open Class in Prayer

Introducing the Story Ideas
1. Family Feud
Play a game of family feud using Bible questions. You can make up your own or use this free download from Gathered Again. SAY: Today, we are going to talk about a real family feud! If applicable, remind the children about Jacob tricking Esau into giving up his birthright.

2. Pillowcase Puzzles
Supplies: pillowcase, various small items
Put a small item in a pillowcase. Let a child try to guess what the item is by simply feeling it. Rotate the items out and let the kids each take a turn trying to guess. SAY: It sure is hard to know what something is when you can't see it! Today we are going to talk about how Isaac, who was now old and had lost his sight, was tricked by his son Jacob.

3. Bible Headbands
Supplies: Post It Notes or Notecards with Well Know Bible Names
Use a marker to write words on each notecard a name of a well known Bible character. Have a child stick the card on their forehead. The other kids need to give the child clues as to what the name on their card is without saying the name. The child with the card tries to guess who is on their card. Discuss the idea of knowing something without being able to see.

Story: We have been talking about how God tried to redeem the world from sin. God promised Abraham that the redeemer would come from one of his descendants. The Bible tells us about all of the good and bad things that happened along the way.

This is the story of Abraham's grandsons, Jacob and Esau. This story shows us the consequences of jealousy and lying.

SHOW the power point Jacob Deceives Isaac or read Genesis 27:1-28:5.
EMPHASIZE that: