WorksheetsJacob and Esau: Key Lessons
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main idea of the stories about God blessing people?
God only blesses perfect people.
God blesses people even when they make mistakes.
God blesses people who help themselves.
God only blesses people who are good at tricking others.
Who did God first promise to bless, even though he was a pagan?
Isaac
Jacob
Esau
Abraham
What was the name of Isaac's wife?
Sarah
Rebekah
Leah
Rachel
What special thing happened when Rebekah became pregnant?
She had one son.
She had twin boys.
She had a daughter.
She had no children.
How was the first twin, Esau, described when he was born?
Smooth and tricky
Red and hairy
Quiet and thoughtful
Strong and fast
What was the second twin, Jacob, known for from birth?
Being a hunter
Being a good cook
Being a trickster
Being a leader
What did big brothers usually get that little brothers didn't?
More chores
Special treats and privileges
Less food
To leave home early
Who did God choose to bless, even though he was the younger brother?
Esau
Isaac
Jacob
Abraham
What did Jacob trade to Esau for the privileges of being the firstborn?
His clothes
Some animals
Red soup
His bow and arrows
What was Isaac's condition when Jacob tricked him out of the blessing?
He was very young.
He was old and couldn't see well.
He was sick and couldn't speak.
He was away hunting.
How did Rebekah help Jacob trick Isaac?
She told Isaac that Esau was busy.
She cooked a special meal for Isaac.
She dressed Jacob in Esau's clothes and put furry skins on him.
She hid Esau from Isaac.
Who received the firstborn blessing from Isaac?
Esau
Jacob
Abraham
Rebekah
What happened when Esau found out about the trick?
He was happy for Jacob.
He was too late to get the blessing back.
He tricked Jacob back.
He asked his father for another blessing.
How was Abraham's family tree described because of all the tricks and disagreements?
Strong and tall
Twisted and tangled
Straight and orderly
Small and weak
What is the biggest lesson from this story about God's people?
People always do the right thing.
God only helps those who help themselves.
God blesses people even when they make mistakes.
It's important to be tricky to get what you want.
