Genesis
Jacob and Esau — Genesis 25–36
Overview
Jacob and Esau’s story follows family conflict, blessing, deception, repentance, and God’s work in shaping Jacob into Israel.
Details
Key KJV PassageGenesis 32:28 — “Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel.”
Main CharactersJacob, Esau, Isaac, Rebekah, and God.
Lesson / ThemeGod works through flawed people and transforms them through discipline, mercy, and encounter with Him.
Connection to ChristGod’s covenant with Jacob continues the line through which Christ would come.
Memory VerseGenesis 32:28.
Discussion QuestionsHow did Jacob deceive others? How did God change him? What does reconciliation with Esau teach us?
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