Jacob and Esau Meet Again
Songs
Song 1: My God is So Big
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Song 2: I've Got Peace Like a River
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Bible Cartoon
Jacob and Esau - Stories of the Bible
Read from The Beginner's Bible
Page: 66
Bible reference: Genesis 29
Devotional
In our Bible story today, God told Jacob to go back home to his family. But Jacob was really scared of his brother Esau. Sometimes when we feel scared, we don’t want to do what God wants. But Jacob didn’t have to be scared. Remember last week’s story? God had made Jacob a promise—to take care of him! Jacob didn’t need to be afraid; he just needed to do what God said and trust Him. Jacob thought Esau might really hurt him, but God already knew everything would be okay. God was helping Jacob and Esau become friends again! It’s the same for us too—God promises to be with us and take care of us. Sometimes we feel scared of other people, but we just need to do things God’s way. When we do, we can make more friends.
Discussion Questions
- Why was Jacob scared to go home to his brother Esau?
- What happened at the end of our story?
Craft
Note: this is a coloring page with animals and pottery toward the top that can be cut out and attached to the picture to show that Jacob gave gifts to Esau: Click here
Memory Verse
Proverbs 16:7 (CEV). When we please the LORD, even our enemies make friends with us.