Jacob and Esau: A Biblical Story

The video tells the story of Jacob and Esau, twin brothers with contrasting personalities. Esau, the firstborn, had a birthright, but Jacob traded stew for it. Later, Jacob deceived their father, Isaac, to receive Esau's blessing. Fearing Esau's wrath, Jacob fled and prospered with a family. God renamed him Israel after a mysterious wrestling match. Eventually, Jacob and Esau reconciled, and Jacob became the father of the nation of Israel.

What was the main difference in the interests of Jacob and Esau as they grew up?

• Both liked hunting

• Jacob liked hunting, Esau liked staying home

• Esau liked hunting, Jacob liked staying home

• Both liked staying home

What did Jacob offer Esau in exchange for his birthright?

• A horse

• A bowl of stew

• A piece of land

• A new house

Why did Rebekah want Jacob to receive Isaac's blessing instead of Esau?

• Because she loved Jacob more

• Because Isaac preferred Jacob

• Because Jacob was the firstborn

• Because Esau was not at home

How did Jacob deceive his father Isaac to receive the blessing?

• He brought Isaac a gift

• He cooked a meal for Isaac

• He dressed like Esau

• He told Isaac a story

What was Jacob's life like while living with his uncle?

• He became a king

• He worked in the fields and started a family

• He lived alone in the mountains

• He traveled the world

What did Jacob do when he heard Esau was coming with 400 men?

• He ran away

• He prepared for battle

• He prayed and sent gifts to Esau

• He hid in the forest

What new name was given to Jacob after wrestling with the man?

• Isaac

• Israel

• Joseph

• Esau

How did Esau react when he met Jacob after many years?

• He demanded his birthright back

• He hugged Jacob and wept

• He ignored Jacob

• He attacked Jacob

What did Jacob do when he met Esau?

• He challenged Esau to a duel

• He bowed to Esau

• He ran away

• He gave Esau a horse

What was the outcome of Jacob and Esau's meeting?

• They went to war

• They made peace

• They never spoke again

• They divided the land