Jacob’s Character Quiz

Jacob answered his mother, “But my brother Esau is a hairy man, and I have smooth skin. What if my father touches me? He will know I am trying to trick him. Then he will curse me instead of blessing me!” What was Jacob feeling when his mother asked him to deceive Isaac?

• Nervous about getting caught

• Excited to get the blessing

• Confident about the plan

• Angry at Esau

What did Jacob say to his mother about the plan?

• What if my father curses me instead of blessing me?

• This is a great idea!

• Let’s trust God to make it happen.

• I don’t want to do this.

What value does Jacob show by obeying his mother’s plan, even though he had doubts?

• Respect for his mom

• Trust in God

• Commitment to honesty

• Desire for justice

How do you think Jacob was feeling after his dream about the ladder?

• Confident that God was with him

• Confused about the dream

• Afraid of God’s power

• Doubtful about God’s promises

What did Jacob say to God after the dream?

• I will serve You no matter what.

• If You bless me, I will follow You.

• I don’t understand this dream.

• I need more proof of Your promise.

What action did Jacob take to show he remembered the dream?

• Built a pillar and made a vow

• Told his family about the dream

• Built an altar and made a sacrifice

• Returned home right away

What value does Jacob show by making a promise to God?

• Trust in God’s care

• Love for his family

• Honesty in all things

• Justice and fairness

How do you think Jacob felt about Rachel?

• He loved her deeply and wanted to marry her.

• He was unsure if he wanted to marry her.

• He was more focused on his work than on Rachel.

• He felt like marrying Rachel was a duty.

What did Jacob say to Laban after working seven years?

• Give me my wife, my time is completed.

• I need more time to earn her hand.

• This work is too hard for me.

• Let’s talk about a better deal.

What action showed Jacob’s love for Rachel?

• He worked for seven more years after being tricked.

• He immediately confronted Laban and left.

• He asked Leah for forgiveness.

• He sent Rachel away to protect her.