01

When Esau learned that he had been deprived of the blessing by his brother Jacob, what did he plan to do?

02

What action did Rebekah take, when she learned of Esau’s plans?

03

What was the commission given to him by his father?

04

On the journey he had a dream of a ladder (or stairway) whose top reached to heaven. What other special feature is recorded about this dream?

05

Where was he when he had this dream, and what was his  response?

06

When he arrived in Paddan Aram, the first of his relatives whom he met was Rachel. Where did he meet her, and why was she there?

07

What was the name of Rachel’s father and of her older sister?

08

After Jacob had stayed with them for a month, Rachel’s father urged him to accept wages for his work among them. What were the wages suggested by Jacob?

09

When Jacob came to marry Rachel, a deception was practised upon him? By whom, and what was the nature of the deception?

10

For several years Rachel remained childless. How did she seek to circumvent her lack of children?

11

Can you name the first four of Jacob’s sons, and who was their mother? 

12

Eventually Rachel had a son of her own. What did she call him?

13

When God told Jacob to return with his family to his home in Canaan, he left without informing his father-in-law. Why was this?

14

How did he finally come to take his leave of his father-in-law?

15

On his journey home, he sent messengers to advise his brother Esau of his return. What was Esau’s response?

16

At this time Jacob’s name was changed to Israel. Who gave him this new name, and in what circumstances?

17

When Jacob met Esau what did Esau offer to do? And what was Jacob’s answer?

18

In which place did Jacob first settle after his encounter with Esau?