Instructions:
Print this page. Read the Bible text.
Fill in the blanks with words from the top of the page.
Notice that each blank is for a subject noun or pronoun .
Lord Jacob God Jacob Rebecca
She Jacob He thing He
God Jacob God expectations He
God We God offspring
"If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey ...,
then the _______________ will be my God..." (Genesis 28: 20, 21)
I. ____________________ had to run away from his brother, Esau.
A. _______________ had a big plan for Jacob's life.
B. ___________________ made an important vow to God.
II. ____________________ sent Jacob to Laban, to save him from Esau.
A. _______________ will send for him, when it is safe to come home.
B. _______________ will raise 12 sons by four women, in 20 years.
C. __________ will also become a wealthy man.
III. The only _______________ Jacob knew was that Esau would kill him,
if he could.
A. __________ could not see what God had planned for his future.
B. __________ showed Himself to Jacob in a dream.
C. ____________ was so impressed that he built an altar on the spot.
IV. _______________ promised to bless Jacob.
A. Jacob's ______________________________ were rather modest.
B. __________ required only two things.
C. _______________ will receive a tithe of his prosperity.
V. __________ should remember that God is in control of everything.
A. _______________ will bless Jacob in spite of Jacob's humanity.
B. Jacob's _________________________ will include the Messiah, too.
Now, write an answer for each question below.
Try to use complete sentences.
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1. Why did Jacob have to leave home?
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2. Where did Rebecca send Jacob?
_________________________________________________________________________answer
3. What did Jacob see, in his dream?
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4. What did God promise to do for Jacob? (cf Genesis 28: 13-15)
_________________________________________________________________________answer
5. What did Jacob use for his altar?
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6. What three things did Jacob want from God? (Genesis 28: 20-21)
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7. What three things did Jacob promise God? (Genesis 28: 21-22)
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8. Did Jacob know how many wives and children he would have?
_________________________________________________________________________answer
9. Did Jacob's youthful misbehavior interfere with God's plan?
_________________________________________________________________________answer
10. Does Jacob know that the Messiah will be his descendant?
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