Jacob Tricks Esau (Genesis 25, 27) Printable Bible Lesson & Sunday School Activities

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🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old

Children can usually relate to conflicts of sibling rivalry, so the story of Jacob and Esau is a relatable one to share. Hopefully their relationships with brothers and sisters are somewhat better than the twins in the Old Testament passage, though! With this lesson, emphasize to children how tricking and deceiving people can be harmful. It is important for us to live with love toward one another and get along, as God wants us to live. 

The wonderful and redeeming message of the Jacob and Esau story is that God can still use us, even when our lives are full of struggle and mistakes. Jacob certainly did wrong by tricking his brother, and Esau should not have sought to kill him. However (spoiler alert), in the end, God used the situation for His purposes. His promises were fulfilled in Jacob, from whom were born the tribes of Israel. Even when we sin and act as we shouldn’t, God gives us second chances and redeems our lives! 

Passage: Genesis 25:19-34, 27:5-13, 30-38, 41-45

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade 

Materials Needed: Construction paper; decorative supplies; glue; markers or crayons; tape; scissors; blindfolds/bandanas, paper bags; socks; cups; brown paper; markers; Bibles.

More Resources Online

• Watch the video demonstration of the object lesson. 
• Watch the video example for the craft projects.
• Watch the video Bible story “Jacob & Esau" from Saddleback Kids Club
• Watch the video Bible Bible story “Jacob & Esau" from Crossroads Kids
• For more free illustrations, visit Christian Clip Arts and Ministry-To-Children

Easy-Prep Bible Lesson

• Target Age: elementary school, adaptable for K-6th grades
• Translation: choose NIV, ESV or KJV
• Stand-alone lesson plan
• Instant digital download
• Flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups
• Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time)

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• Easy To Follow Teaching Plan
• Craft Ideas with video demonstration 
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