Jacob and Esau - Round 2

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: October, 2014

After gathering his wives and children and leaving Laban behind, Jacob faces the dangerous confrontation with his brother Esau who had vowed to kill him because of his deception in the matter of the blessing from Isaac.

Discussion Questions

Summarize Genesis 32:1-2 and discuss its significance.
Why did Jacob send his servants before him to meet Esau?
Summarize Genesis 30:24-32 and answer the following questions:
- What is the context of Jacob's wrestling with God?
- How was Jacob able to see God, "face to face" (verse 30)?
- How do we see God, "face to face"?
Summarize the meeting between Jacob and Esau from Genesis 33:1-20 and discuss its significance to us.
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?