Ellen G. White Writings

1 The Story of Redemption, p. 87 (Ellen Gould White)

Chapter 12—Jacob and Esau

2 The Story of Redemption

This chapter is based on Genesis 25:19-34 and 27:1-32 .

3 The Story of Redemption, p. 87.1 (Ellen Gould White)

God knows the end from the beginning. He knew, before the birth of Jacob and Esau, just what characters they would both develop. He knew that Esau would not have …

4 The Story of Redemption, p. 87.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Isaac loved Esau better than Jacob, because Esau provided him venison. He was pleased with his bold, courageous spirit manifested in hunting wild beasts …

5 The Story of Redemption -- Study Guide, p. 24.7 (Ellen G. White Estate)

12. “Isaac loved __________________ better than Jacob, because Esau provided him ________________________________.” ( p. 87 )

6 The Story of Redemption -- Study Guide, p. 25.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)

13. “__________ was was the favorite son of his mother, because his _______________ was mild and better calculated to make his mother ________________.” ( p. 87 )

7 The Story of Redemption -- Study Guide, p. 25.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)

14. What were two major home problems of Jacob? ( pp. 87, 88 ) a. b.

8 The Story of Redemption -- Study Guide, p. 25.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

15. Compare Jacob’s plan to get the birthright with his mother’s plan. ( pp. 87, 88 ) a. b.

9 The Story of Redemption -- Study Guide, p. 27.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

7. Isaac was pleased with Esau’s “bold, courageous spirit manifested in hunting wild beasts.” ( p. 87 ) Was Isaac different than his son? Study pages 82, 84, and Genesis 26:18-22 for Isaac’s personality.