Jacob Stealing the Birthright (Discussion Questions)

Read Genesis 27:1-45

• Retell the story of Esau selling his birthright for some stew.
• Was Esau really that hungry that he'd give up his birthright?
• Do you think the birthright meant that much to him?
• Why was the birthright so important to Jacob?
• Was it fair for Jacob to do that to his brother?
• What might Jacob have done differently?
• What does this teach you about treating your brother(s) or sister(s)?