Genesis 25 · Grade 2

Twins!

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Read the Story

Isaac and Rebekah wanted children, but they had none. Isaac prayed to the Lord for Rebekah. God answered his prayer. Rebekah had twin boys!

The first baby was red and hairy. They named him Esau. The second baby came out holding Esau's heel. They named him Jacob. Esau grew up to be a hunter. Jacob liked to stay near the tents.

One day Esau came in very hungry. Jacob was cooking stew. Esau asked for some stew. Jacob said, First, sell me your birthright. The birthright was a special gift for the oldest son. Esau traded it for a bowl of stew. He did not care about God's special gift.

Memory Verse

“Isaac entreated Yahweh for his wife, because she was barren. Yahweh was entreated by him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”

Genesis 25:21 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

What did Isaac do when they had no children?
What were the twins' names?
He prayed to the LordEsau and JacobHe was a hunter
What was Esau's job?
Esau and JacobHe prayed to the LordHe was a hunter
What was Jacob cooking?
He prayed to the LordEsau and JacobStew
What did Esau trade for a bowl of stew?
He was a hunterEsau and JacobHis birthright

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

TWINS
JACOB
ESAU
STEW
TENT
PRAY
GOD

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you care for your family?
When are you tempted to trade something important for something quick?