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Genesis 32 · Grade 2

Jacob's New Name

Name Date

Read the Story

Jacob was going home. He heard that his brother Esau was coming with 400 men. Jacob was very afraid! He prayed that God would save him from his brother. He sent Esau many animals as presents.

That night Jacob was alone. A man came and wrestled with him all night long. Jacob would not let go. He said, I won't let you go unless you bless me.

The man said, Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel. Jacob knew he had met God. As the sun came up, Jacob walked with a limp. God had blessed him and changed him.

Memory Verse

He said, “Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”

Genesis 32:28 (WEB)

Show What You Know

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

  1. Who was coming to meet Jacob?

    IsraelA blessingEsau, with 400 men

  2. What did Jacob do when he was afraid?

  3. How long did Jacob wrestle?

    IsraelAll night longA blessing

  4. What did Jacob say he wanted?

    All night longEsau, with 400 menA blessing

  5. What was Jacob's new name?

    All night longIsraelEsau, with 400 men

Word Search

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

RJTBLESSVAASIYJHASMBWUSPKJWEGFHNRRVYCAMELRAAIJGCSRPIEYFVANGELSLEEJJHFSFEPRRSHOLDK
  • SUNRISE
  • ISRAEL
  • BLESS
  • ANGEL
  • CAMEL
  • HOLD
  • PRAY
  • RAM

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When do you feel afraid of meeting someone?
  • How can you be humble when you ask for help?

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