Jacob's Family

By: Mike Mazzalongo Posted: October, 2014

In this section of Genesis, we learn how Jacob came to have two wives who would, in addition to their female slaves, bear the 12 sons of Jacob.

Discussion Questions

What is significant about Isaac redoing the blessing upon Jacob?
What was significant about Esau's reaction to Isaac blessing Jacob?
What is represented by the ladder in Jacob's dream (Genesis 28:12; John 1:51) and what is the significance to us?
Summarize the events in Genesis 28 that speak to the covenant of God with Jacob and how we can apply this to our lives.
Read the covenant God made with Jacob from Genesis 28:13-15 and answer the following questions:
- What is significant about God not putting conditions on Jacob regarding the covenant and why is this significant to us?
- How is God's promise to Jacob in verse 15 and I John 1:5-10 related to our relationship with God today?
Summarize the events between Jacob and Laban from Genesis 29.
How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?