Isaac and Rebekah

SHEPHERDGUIDEIsaac and Rebekah(Genesis 24; 25:19-34; 27:1-40)All KidsWelcome to the story of Isaac and Rebekah. As the caring leader of your small group of kids, you are an importantpart of their Spark experience. You also support the other Rotation leaders by being a consistent and friendlypresence with your group. Use these Small Group Builders, Conversation Sparks, and Transition Tips to generateconversation and build relationships with your kids. Have fun as you grow in faith together!Small Group BuildersTry these tips to build relationships, trust, and friendship with your small group of kids when you have a fewminutes at the beginning of Sunday school or between activities.• Nickname GameEsau was given his name because of his red, hairy skin. Give yourself a name based on one of your uniquetraits: Blondie, Smiley, Curly, Lefty. Why did you choose that name?• Line LeaderIn Bible times, the oldest child in a family was usually the leader. Line up oldest to youngest and paradearound. In the story Isaac’s Blessing, God said that Jacob, the younger child, would be the leader of his family.Switch! Everybody turn to follow the new line leader, the youngest child.• Blind Man’s BluffIn his old age, Isaac lost his sight. Blindfold a volunteer “Isaac” to stand in the center of a circle of the rest ofthe kids. Try to trick Isaac, who must reach out to feel each kid’s hand to identify him or her. Take turns beingIsaac. How do you think Isaac felt when he realized he had been duped by Jacob and Rebekah? How wouldyou feel if you were Esau?Conversation SparksSpark some faith-filled conversation during time you wait for activities to start or between activities. Use thesequestions with the kids in your group whenever you have a minute or two.• What was the sign that the servant looked for as he chose a wife for Isaac? What signs does God give us?• What is a good age to get married? Could you trust someone else to choose the person you marry?• Are you the oldest or youngest kid in your family? Are you ever jealous of another member of your family? Areyou a leader in your family?• Which of the twins should have been given Isaac’s blessing, Esau or Jacob?• Is there a favorite kid in your class, on a team, or in a club? How does that make you feel?• How do you think Esau and Jacob felt about each other after Jacob tricked their father into giving him thefamily blessing?Shepherd Guides, Isaac and Rebekah Rotation Leader Guide. Spark Sunday School © 2010Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. May be reproduced for local use only.Isaac and Rebekah — 147