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Genesis 25 · Grade 3

The Birthright

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Read the Story

Abraham died at a good old age, 175 years old. His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him beside Sarah in the cave of Machpelah. After Abraham's death, God blessed Isaac.

Rebekah could not have children, so Isaac prayed for her, and the Lord answered. Twins struggled inside her, so she asked the Lord about it. The Lord said, Two nations are in your womb. He also said, The elder will serve the younger. Esau was born first, and Jacob came out holding Esau's heel.

Esau became a skillful hunter, and Jacob was a quiet man who lived in tents. One day Esau came in from the field exhausted and asked for Jacob's red stew. Jacob said, First, sell me your birthright. Esau said, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me? He swore an oath and sold it. The Bible says Esau despised his birthright.

Memory Verse

Yahweh said to her, “Two nations are in your womb. Two peoples will be separated from your body. The one people will be stronger than the other people. The elder will serve the younger.”

Genesis 25:23 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Who buried Abraham?

  2. How did Isaac and Rebekah receive children?

  3. What did the Lord tell Rebekah about the twins?

  4. How was Jacob holding on when he was born?

  5. What does it mean that Esau despised his birthright?

Story Order

Write what happened in each box.

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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?

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