Jacob and Rachel
This week’s Redemption Kids lesson is about Jacob and Esau.
Sunday Story Time
Each Sunday we have a story time, discussion time, worship time, and close by recapping the lesson.
Story Time
Start by reading this week’s lesson to your children, or by having them read it to you. Then watch this week’s lesson video.
Read the Passage: Genesis 29-31 (ESV)
If you’re looking for the story in one of the many incredible children’s Bibles, check these out:
Big Picture Story Bible: God’s People Grow (p85)
The Beginner’s Bible: A Big Family (p68)
Jesus Storybook Bible: The Girl That No One Wanted (p70)
Gospel Story Bible: Jacob & Rachel (p38)
Action Story Bible: Broken Trust (p83)
Watch the Video: Check out this morning’s lesson from Pastor Robin as he shares about Jacob and Rachel.
Discussion Time
After watching the video, ask the following questions to further teach and apply today’s lesson.
Minis/Littles Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
Whom did Jacob stay with and work for? (his uncle Laban)
Whom did Jacob love and want to marry? (Rachel)
Whom did Laban trick Jacob into marrying? (Leah)
Whom did Jacob trick in last week’s Bible story? (his father, Isaac)
How many sons did Jacob have? (12)
What did Jacob do when God told him to go home? (He obeyed.)
Does God keep His promises? (God always keeps His promises.)
Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions
Ask the following questions, leading discussion as suggested:
Which woman did Jacob want to marry? (Rachel, Laban’s younger daughter; Gen. 29:18)
Why did Laban trick Jacob? (He wanted Leah to marry before Rachel because Rachel was younger than Leah, Gen. 29:26)
How many sons did Jacob have? (twelve: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin; Gen. 35:23-26)
God had compassion on Leah when Jacob did not love her. What does this show us about God? (Guide kids to discuss the fact that God shows mercy and love even to those the world does not value. Remind kids that all people are made in God’s image. Point out that Leah’s son Judah would be the one through whom God sent Jesus many years later)
How do we know that God loves us? (Guide kids to see that God demonstrated His great love for us by sending Jesus. God knew that we could not earn salvation, so He sent Jesus to save us and give salvation to all those who believe in the gospel)
What are ways we can show love to people when they feel lonely, misunderstood, or unloved? (Guide kids to discuss the importance of being kind to others. Help them think of ways to serve others and remind them that sharing the gospel is a great way to show you care about someone else)
Worship Time
Let’s stand up, lift our voices, raise our hands - and SING!
Minis/Little - Printable Lyrics
Bigs/Elementary - Printable Lyrics
The Lord is My Strength and Song
Let’s Recap
We close each Sunday by recapping the the lesson with this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse that we’ll come back to throughout the week.
Question: Does God keep His promises?
Answer: God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.
Key Passage: Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15
Big Idea: Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah and Rachel.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: Jacob served seven years for Rachel, because he loved her. - Genesis 29:20
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her - Genesis 29:20
Tuesday’s Tales
Story Time
Each Tuesday we take some time to watch a video that reinforces this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Bible Story Video
Bigs/Elementary: Jacob and Rachel; Questions From Kids
Let’s Recap
Take some time to review this week’s question & answer, big idea, and Bible verse with your children
Question: Does God keep His promises?
Answer: God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.
Key Passage: Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15
Big Idea: Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah and Rachel.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: Jacob served seven years for Rachel, because he loved her. - Genesis 29:20
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her - Genesis 29:20
Friday Family Fun
Activity Time
Each Friday we have some fun! Print out the activity sheets and use the Family Discussion & Activity Tips to engage with this week’s lesson.
Minis/Littles: Many Sons (p25-26)
Bigs: Speckled Sheep (p25-26)
Elementary: Family Matters (p25-26)
Let’s Recap
Let’s see how much of this week’s lesson everyone remembers!
Question: Does God keep His promises?
Answer: God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.
Key Passage: Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15
Big Idea: Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah and Rachel.
Bible Verse - Minis/Littles: Jacob served seven years for Rachel, because he loved her. - Genesis 29:20
Bible Verse - Bigs/Elementary: So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her - Genesis 29:20
