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Genesis 27 · Grade 4

Deception Divides a Family

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Genesis 27 is a sad family story. Every person in it does something wrong. Isaac planned to bless Esau privately, even though God had said the older would serve the younger. Rebekah planned a deception instead of trusting God. Jacob lied to his father again and again. Esau wanted the blessing after he had despised the birthright.

Jacob even used God's name in his lie, saying the Lord had helped him find the game quickly. Isaac blessed him with abundance and leadership. Esau's bitter cry is one of the saddest moments in Genesis. Hebrews 12:17 says he could not undo his earlier choice, even with tears.

The result was a broken family. Esau planned to kill his brother. Rebekah sent away the son she loved, and as far as Genesis tells us, she never saw him again. God's purpose still came true, but sin brought real pain. God does not need our lies to fulfill His promises.

Show What You Know

  1. Name one wrong thing each person did.

  2. How did Jacob misuse God's name?

  3. What did Jacob's deception cost Rebekah?

  4. What is the big lesson of this chapter?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

sonfatherblessEsauGod
  1. Isaac planned to Esau privately, even though God had said the older would serve the younger.
  2. Rebekah planned a deception instead of trusting .
  3. Jacob lied to his again and again.
  4. wanted the blessing after he had despised the birthright.
  5. Rebekah sent away the she loved, and as far as Genesis tells us, she never saw him again.

Think About It

  1. Rebekah and Jacob tried to help God by doing wrong. Why is it better to wait on God and do right?

  2. Lies can hurt families. How can you be a truth-teller at home?

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)

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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 trust God's plan instead of using tricks?
  • When do you need to forgive a family member?

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