Jacob’s Blessing and Dream

Scripture: Genesis 27-28

Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn we can trust in Gods’ promises to us in the Bible
• Students will learn God’s plans and timing are perfect
• Students will learn God expects us to obey Him, follow His plans and wait for His timing
• Students will learn there may be short and long term consequences for not waiting and following God’s plans

Interesting Facts:

• Isaac’s blessing of Jacob could not be taken away, even though it was given because of a deception..
• Haran was in what is now known as Turkey..
• People in ancient times slept on had headrests instead of pillows. A stone was not an unusual choice for a pillow.
• Bethel was found in what is known as the country of Jordan today.

Bible Lesson

• Jacob’s Prayer Rock
• Jacob’s Stew Recipe

Application

• God Keeps His Promises

Service Project

• Serving Travelers

ESL

• Talking About Traveling

Language

• Basic Literacy
  • Which Way Is Up?
• Advanced Literacy
  • Word Staircases

Math

• Basic Literacy
  • How Tall Is That Ladder?
• Advanced Literacy
  • How Far Away Is That?

Science

• What Kind of Rock Is Your Pillow?

Health/Hygiene

• Sleep Does a Body Good!

Sustenance/Survival

• Sleeping In the Wilderness