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Genesis 25 · Grade 4

Choosing What Matters

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Genesis 25 marks the end of Abraham's life. He died at a good old age, and Isaac and Ishmael buried him together. God's blessing passed to Isaac, just as He had promised.

Like Sarah before her, Rebekah could not have children. Isaac prayed for twenty years, and God answered with twins. God told Rebekah ahead of time that the older would serve the younger. God's choice did not depend on who was born first or who was strongest.

The birthright meant a double share of the inheritance and leadership of the family, and in this family it was connected to God's covenant promises. Esau traded it for one meal because he cared more about his stomach right now than God's promises for the future. Jacob was wrong to take advantage of his brother, but Esau was wrong to despise what God valued.

Show What You Know

  1. Who received God's blessing after Abraham died?

  2. How long did Isaac and Rebekah wait for children?

  3. What did the birthright include?

  4. What did both brothers do wrong?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. He died at a old age, and Isaac and Ishmael buried him together.
  2. Isaac prayed for twenty years, and God answered with .
  3. told Rebekah ahead of time that the older would serve the younger.
  4. Jacob was wrong to take advantage of his brother, but was wrong to despise what God valued.

Think About It

  1. Esau wanted something right away more than something better later. When are you tempted to do the same?

  2. What are some birthright gifts from God that we should treasure?

Memory Verse

“Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew. He ate and drank, rose up, and went his way. So Esau despised his birthright.”

Genesis 25:34 (WEB)

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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.

  • What do you value that you would never trade away?
  • How can you control a strong craving or want?

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