Isaac and Esau
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Not a Mirror Image
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a twin? Did you know that even twins aren't exactly identical? And neither are the two halves of your body! Ask your parents for a picture of yourself that you can cut in half. Now, hold it up to a mirror. What do you see? Now, try measuring both of your legs or feet. Can you see any differences?
1. What kind of twins did Rebekah and Isaac have?
a. A boy and a girl
b. Fraternal boy twins
c. Identical boy twins
d. They did not have twins
2. When Jacob was born, what part of Esau was he holding on to?
a. His heel
b. His hand
c. His ear
d. His toe
3. Why did Isaac like Esau?
4. What did Esau sell for food when he almost starved to death?
5. Why was a birthright so important?
6. What did the Philistines and Isaac's servants argue about?
7. Why did the king make a covenant with Isaac?
8. How did Rebekah and Isaac feel when Esau married a daughter of the Hittites?
a. They were happy
b. They were proud
c. They were sad
d. They didn't care
9. Why was it hard for Isaac to know who was in the room?
a. He was deaf
b. He was nearly blind
c. He was sleeping
d. It was dark
10. What did Rebekah cook for Isaac?
11. When Isaac asked Jacob how he found the goats so quickly, what was Jacob's response?
12. What did Isaac give Jacob when Jacob tricked him into thinking he was Esau?
Tag the Twins
Like Esau and Jacob, twins don't have to look the same. But then again, some twins are identical in every way! See if you can find the two sets of twins on this playground. Here's what to look for:
Two kids who look exactly the same, but are wearing different clothes.
Two kids who look very different, but are wearing identical clothes.
Jacob dreams of God who pro mises to be wit h Jacob wherever he goes. — Genesis 28:10–31:53
