Children's Ministry
Older Elementary (3rd - 4th Grade) - Paige Kierce. Young Elementary (1st - 2nd Grade) - Robin Hester. Music and Aid - Beth Cannon.
LESSON: JACOB RETURNS TO CANAAN. FOCUS: God blessed Jacob so much that he had a large family and many possessions when it came time to leave Laban's home. To return to Canaan, Jacob knew he must reconcile with Esau. Jacob was afraid of his brother, but God protected him and Esau forgave him. God gave Jacob a new name, Israel, to symbolize his new beginning in the land of Canaan. PASSAGES: Genesis 31:3; 32:7-8, 24-29; 33:3-4. OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to describe how God changed Jacob's name to Israel and how Jacob and Esau reconciled. Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."