State the circumstances under which Esau attempted to deprive Jacob of
the birthright after he had sold it to him. ¶ 111.
Was the mother of these men justified in her action in this matter? and
if so, why? ¶ 111.
Relate the conditions under which Jacob obtained the blessing from his
father. ¶ 112.
What blessing, as shown by the Scriptures, did Isaac bestow upon Jacob?
¶ 112.
After Esau failed in his attempt to defeat his own contract with Jacob,
what did he do toward obtaining the blessing from his father? ¶ 113.
Why have Christian people severely criticized Jacob and Rebekah because
of this transaction? ¶ 114.
Who was the more reprehensible, Jacob or Esau? and why? ¶ 114.
Whom did Esau picture or typify? ¶ 114.
Whom did Jacob picture or foreshadow? ¶ 114.
Did God approve or disapprove Rebekah's action? ¶ 114.
Why did Jacob flee the country? and upon whose advice? ¶ 114.
At what important Biblical place did Jacob spend the night? and what
occurred there? Give the Scriptural account. ¶¶ 114, 115.
Why should we disapprove any one whom God approves? ¶ 116.
How did God later show his favor to Jacob? ¶ 117.
What is the meaning of the name Israel? ¶ 117.
What promise did God make to Jacob after his name was changed to Israel?
¶ 117.
How many sons did Jacob have? ¶ 118.
Give the names of his wives, and the sons by these wives, respectively,
¶ 118.
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