Genesis 27 · Grade 3

The Stolen Blessing

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Isaac was old and his eyes were dim. He asked Esau to hunt game and make him tasty food so that he could bless him before he died. Rebekah heard and told Jacob to bring two young goats so she could cook them the way Isaac liked.

Jacob worried, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man. Rebekah dressed him in Esau's best clothes and covered his hands and neck with goatskins. Isaac said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau. Jacob lied, I am Esau, and Isaac blessed him with plenty and rule over his brothers.

Soon Esau arrived. Isaac trembled, and Esau cried out bitterly. Isaac said, Your brother came with deceit, and has taken away your blessing. Esau hated Jacob and planned to kill him after their father's death. Rebekah sent Jacob away to her brother Laban in Haran.

Memory Verse

“God give you of the dew of the sky, of the fatness of the earth, and plenty of grain and new wine.”

Genesis 27:28 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What did Isaac ask Esau to do before the blessing?
What did Rebekah use to make Jacob feel like Esau?
What did Isaac notice about the voice and hands?
How did Esau react when he learned the truth?
Why did Rebekah send Jacob away?

Story Order

Write what happened in each box.

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

When are you tempted to trick someone?
How can you fix a problem caused by a lie?