T1_C4_D1. Activity 6: Honesty Lessons from the Story of Jacob an

Transparency means being open about our intentions and actions, especially in the family where trust is important. Do you think Rebekah was transparent to her husband and children?

• Yes, because she told everyone about her plan to help Jacob.

• No, because she made a secret plan with Jacob and didn’t tell Isaac.

• Yes, because she was trying to do what was best for the family.

• No, because she told Esau everything too late.

Being authentic is about being yourself, even when you're tempted to pretend. In families, this builds mutual trust and acceptance. What could've Jacob done to be authentic?

• He could have told Isaac the truth and asked for a blessing as himself.

• He could have worn better disguises to fully trick his father.

• He could have waited until Esau left to take the blessing.

• He could have blamed Rebekah for the plan.

Truthfulness in the family means not pretending to be someone you're not and not taking what belongs to others through lies. Did Jacob show truthfulness when he received his father's blessings instead of Esau?

• Yes, because he followed his mother's instructions.

• No, because he lied and pretended to be Esau.

• Yes, because he deserved the blessing more than Esau.

• No, because he asked for the blessing too late.

Accountability means admitting when we hurt others and taking steps to make it right, like Jacob did when he returned gifts and showed humility. Do you think Jacob took accountability when he decided to go back to his father?

• Yes, because he went back with gifts and showed he was sorry.

• No, because he only wanted to protect himself.

• Yes, because he tricked Esau again to avoid a fight.

• No, because he never admitted what he did.

Respectful communication means avoiding manipulation and speaking kindly, even when emotions are high. Their reconciliation later shows the power of kind, healing words. Was Jacob respectful in communicating with his brother? What were his actions that show this?

• Yes, he bowed down to Esau and spoke with kindness and humility.

• No, he argued with Esau and tried to defend his past actions.

• Yes, he told Esau he was still the rightful firstborn.

• No, he avoided talking and just gave gifts silently.