Educator Guide
Esau Bible Study Guide
Patriarchs · b. 1832 BC
Firstborn twin who sold his birthright for stew; ancestor of the Edomites.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Isaac, Rebekah
- Children
- Jalam, Jeush, Korah, Reuel, Eliphaz
- Siblings
- Jacob
- Dates
- b. 1832 BC
- Era
- Patriarchs
Teaching prompt
Read about Esau: "Firstborn twin who sold his birthright for stew; ancestor of the Edomites." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Esau's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Esau's place?
- Which scripture passage about Esau stands out most to you, and why?