Unit 3: The Nation Grew€™s New Name God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, the name of God’s...

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Jacob’s New Name God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, the name of God’s covenant people.

Jacob and Rachel Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah and Rachel.

Jacob and EsauRebekah and Jacob tricked Isaac into blessing Jacob.

Unit 3: The Nation Grew

Session 1:Jacob and EsauGenesis 27–28Story Point: Rebekah and Jacob tricked Isaac into blessing Jacob.

Session 2: Jacob and RachelGenesis 29–31Story Point: Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah and Rachel.

Session 3:Jacob’s New NameGenesis 32–33Story Point: God changed Jacob’s name to Israel, the name of God’s covenant people.

Unit Description:God’s promises for Abraham and Isaac were promises for Jacob too. God showed Jacob in a dream that He would bless Jacob’s family, which would grow to be a whole nation as part of His plan to bring Jesus, the Savior of the world.

Key Passage: Genesis 28:15

Big Picture Question: Does God keep His promises? God always keeps His promises because He is faithful.

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