Read Genesis 32
1. What does Jacob learn about his brother from the scouts? What is his reaction?
2. What does Jacob do to prepare for his encounter with Esau?
3. Re-read Genesis 32:24-32 and answer the following questions: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
4. What is Jacob’s name changed to? What is its meaning?
5. Record who else had their name changed by God in the following verses:
a. Genesis 17:5
b. Genesis 17:15
c. John 1:42
6. Why do you think God changed Jacob’s name?
Read Genesis 33
7. What happens when Jacob finally meets Esau after all those years?
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