Jacob And Esau Esau Birthright Stew Coloring Page for Kids
Last Saturday, my 7-year-old colored a page featuring Jacob cooking stew for Esau. It sparked a fun conversation about choices and consequences from the Jacob and Esau story. This Jacob And Esau Esau Birthright Stew coloring page for kids includes 6 printable images, perfect for our Sunday school lesson.
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Jacob and Esau Hungry
Jacob cooking a big pot of stew while Esau looks on with a hungry expression, holding his stomach.
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Esau Selling His Birthright
Esau giving Jacob his birthright in exchange for the steaming bowl of stew, both looking serious yet cartoonish.
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Jacob Enjoying the Stew
Jacob happily eating the stew from a large bowl, with a spoon, looking content and satisfied.
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Esau Returning Home
Esau returning home, looking exhausted and disappointed, with the empty bowl in Jacob's hands behind him.
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Brothers Arguing
Jacob and Esau arguing over the birthright with intense expressions, emphasizing their brotherly conflict.
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Brothers Reconciling
Jacob and Esau embracing after resolving their conflict, smiling and showing a sense of brotherly love.
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About this Bible story
In Genesis, Jacob and Esau are brothers with a big difference. Esau was the firstborn, but Jacob wanted his birthright. One day, Jacob made a delicious stew and tricked Esau into giving up his birthright for it. This story reminds us how important it is to think before we act.
βHe had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth.β
How to Use These Coloring Pages
During your lesson, ask kids why they think Esau gave up his birthright for food. Highlight the moment when Jacob makes the stew, pointing out how tempting it was. Use crayons or markers to make it colorful, and consider a follow-up activity where they draw their favorite meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Jacob And Esau Esau Birthright Stew coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+
Yes, these coloring pages are free and available for immediate PDF download. No signup is required! They're perfect for personal and classroom use, ideal for engaging kids during Sunday school.
What can we discuss with kids while they color the Jacob and Esau pages?+
While coloring, you can ask the kids why Esau would trade his birthright for food. It can lead to a discussion about the importance of making wise choices and valuing what we have.
How can I tie the Jacob and Esau story to Genesis 28:12?+
You can explain that Jacob's later dreams, including the stairway to heaven, showed God's plan for him, despite his cunning behavior. Discussing how God works through imperfect people can inspire kids to see their value in God's eyes.
More about these Bible coloring pages
When my 9-year-old colored the 'Jacob and Esau Esau Birthright Stew coloring page for kids', she giggled about how silly it was for Esau to trade his birthright for a bowl of stew. Itβs such a great reminder of how we sometimes make hasty decisions without thinking. The page includes images of Jacob cooking, Esau looking hungry, and their father Isaac, which all tie back to their story in Genesis. 'He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth' (Genesis 28:12) makes it even more relatable. Coloring these pages can lead to important discussions about priorities and the repercussions of our choices. Last week, we used these pages during our Bible study and it turned into a lively talk about how we can be more thoughtful.