What lessons can we learn from the Sunday school Jacob and Esau story?

The story of Jacob and Esau teaches us about the consequences of jealousy and sibling rivalry. It shows how these negative emotions can lead to broken relationships and missed opportunities.

From the Esau and Jacob story, we can learn about the consequences of our actions. Esau's impulsiveness cost him his birthright. Jacob's deception, while it got him what he wanted in the short term, led to a broken relationship with his brother and years of exile. It shows that honesty and patience are important virtues. We should value what we have and not be so easily swayed by momentary desires, like Esau, and we should always strive to be honest, not like Jacob's underhanded actions.

We can learn about the importance of family relationships and how they can be complicated. Also, it shows the consequences of envy and jealousy.

The story of Jacob and Esau in Sunday school is mainly about two brothers. Jacob was a bit sly. He tricked Esau into giving up his birthright for a bowl of stew. Later, with the help of his mother, he also deceived his father Isaac to get Esau's blessing. It shows the consequences of deception and the working of God's plan in the end.

Use puppets. Make simple puppets representing Jacob and Esau. Then use them to act out the story. It's fun and engaging for the kids.

One activity could be a role - play. Kids can act out the parts of Jacob and Esau. They can dress up in simple costumes and perform the key events like Jacob stealing Esau's birthright. Another activity is a drawing competition where they draw their favorite scene from the story, such as Esau selling his birthright for a bowl of stew.

Well, from the Jonah Sunday School story, we can learn that running away from our responsibilities is not the right thing to do. Jonah tried to avoid his mission, but it only led to more problems. Also, we can see that God is patient and forgiving. He didn't abandon Jonah even when he was disobedient. And we should also be open to second chances like Jonah was when he was given the opportunity to go to Nineveh after being in the fish. It shows that we can always turn back to the right path.

Another lesson is the power of forgiveness. Eventually, Esau forgave Jacob. This tells us that forgiveness can heal broken relationships. In the story, Esau could have held a grudge forever, but his act of forgiveness was a turning point.

One lesson is about God's presence. Just as He was present in the burning bush, He is always with us. Another is about answering God's call like Moses did, even if it seems difficult.

The story of Jacob teaches us about perseverance and the power of faith. Jacob faced many challenges but never gave up on his dreams.