Isaac was old and couldn't see well. He wanted to give his big blessing to Esau.
But Rebekah and Jacob made a sneaky plan. Jacob wore Esau's clothes and put furry goat skins on his arms, so he'd feel hairy like Esau!
Isaac was tricked and blessed Jacob. When Esau found out, he was very angry. Lying caused big trouble in that family.
Key Verse
Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.Ephesians 4:25, ESV
Talk About It
How do you feel when someone tricks you?
Story Questions
What did Jacob put on his arms?
Goat skins
Whom did Isaac think he was blessing?
Esau
What happened after the trick?
Esau was angry and Jacob ran away
Try This Today
Play “Two Truths and a Lie” together, then talk about why telling the truth matters.
Pray Together
God, help me always tell the truth, even when it's hard. Amen.