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Lesson kit: Esau and Jacob

Everything you need to teach this story in Sunday school, kids' church or at home: lesson plan, questions and a printable sheet.

Passage
Genesis 25:19-34; 27
Ages
9 to 12
Length
37 minutes
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Lesson aim

Lies hurt families; even so, God keeps caring for us and has a plan.

Key verse

“'Two nations are in your womb... the older will serve the younger.'” Genesis 25:23

Lesson plan

  1. 1

    Welcome · 5 minutes

    Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

  2. 2

    The story · 10 minutes

    Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

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  3. 3

    Talk · 10 minutes

    Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

  4. 4

    Activity · 10 minutes

    Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

  5. 5

    Closing prayer · 2 minutes

    Close by thanking God for what you learned today. Lies hurt families; even so, God keeps caring for us and has a plan.

Discussion questions

  1. What did Esau trade for a bowl of food?
  2. How did Jacob trick his father?
  3. What happens in a family when someone lies?

Summary for the teacher

Esau and Jacob were twins, the sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Hungry one day, Esau traded his rights as the firstborn for a bowl of lentil stew. Later, Jacob dressed up as Esau and tricked their father, who was blind, to receive the blessing. The lie brought separation and sadness to the family.

Child's sheet

Name: ______________________________

Esau and Jacob

Genesis 25:19-34; 27

✏️ Draw the part of the story you liked best
  1. What did Esau trade for a bowl of food?
  2. How did Jacob trick his father?
  3. What happens in a family when someone lies?

✂️ Cut out and take home

“'Two nations are in your womb... the older will serve the younger.'”

Genesis 25:23