Instructions:
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Fill in the blanks with words from the top of the page.
Notice that each blank is for an adjective .
your God's his first her
his present red divine old
oldest rash twin wrong angry
ethnic uncle's Ishmaelite imperfect twelve
"May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase _______________
numbers until you become a community of peoples." (Genesis 28: 3)
I. Isaac inherited _______________ promises from Abraham.
A. Like his father, Isaac lied to save _______________ life.
B. Isaac favored his _______________ son, Esau; Rebecca favored
__________ baby.
II. Esau despised _______________ birthright.
A. He thought only of the _________________________ moment.
B. He sold his birthright for _______________ stew.
C. Now Jacob can fulfill ____________________ prophecy to Rebecca.
III. Jacob and Rebecca conspired to trick an _______________, blind man.
A. Isaac is ready to bless his ____________________ son.
B. Esau will repent his _______________ decision for the rest of his life.
C. Jacob made Isaac think he was his _______________ brother.
IV. Isaac blessed the ____________________ son.
A. Esau is so _______________ that he wants to kill his brother.
B. Rebecca saves Jacob by appealing to Isaac's _____________ pride.
C. Jacob will hide from his brother in his _______________ home.
V. Esau married an _________________________ woman for revenge.
A. Jacob is also ____________________; but God will bless and protect him.
B. Jacob's _______________ sons will be the ancestors of the tribes of Israel.
Now, write an answer for each question below.
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1. Why did Isaac lie to Abimilech about Rebecca?
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2. Which twin was born first?
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3. How did the midwife know which twin was which?
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4. What price did Esau receive for his birthright?
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5. Who helped Jacob trick Isaac?
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6. How was Isaac so easily deceived?
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7. How did Esau react to the deception?
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8. Why did Rebecca want to send Jacob away?
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9. Does Isaac want Jacob to marry a Canaanite?
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10. Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite?
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