Two Very Different Brothers
Isaac and Rebekah welcome two very different sons and a promise for their family.
Bible stories to share
Jacob
A family, a journey far from home, and a return that takes courage. Follow Jacob as he learns about trust, relationships, and reconciliation.
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What is in this series?
A family, a journey far from home, and a return that takes courage. Follow Jacob as he learns about trust, relationships, and reconciliation.
Stories in the series
Read the chapters in the order listed, or choose one to share today.
A Bowl of Lentil Stew
A bowl of lentils leads the brothers to make choices about something precious.
The Blessing and the Deception
Jacob follows a deceptive plan to receive his father’s blessing.
Jacob Has to Leave
The deception hurts the family, and Jacob must begin a journey alone.
A Promise Beneath the Stars
Beneath the stars, Jacob discovers that God has not abandoned him.
A Meeting at the Well
At a well, Jacob meets Rachel and finds a home among his relatives.
Seven Years and a Broken Promise
Jacob keeps his word, but a broken promise brings sorrow to the family.
A Growing Family and Flock
The family and flocks grow while Jacob learns to persevere and trust God.
The Journey Home
Jacob prepares to return and seeks a peaceful agreement with Laban.
Jacob Seeks Peace
Before meeting Esau, Jacob speaks to God and sends gifts seeking peace.
A Night and a New Name
Beside the river, Jacob receives a blessing and a new name.
The Hug of Forgiveness
After years apart, the brothers meet with an embrace.
Games and coloring from this series
These activities belong to the stories above. Open one to play or use its print option.
Bible spot the differences game for kids
Two Very Different Brothers
An activity based on “Two Very Different Brothers.” Compare the illustrations and find the details that change. Play online or print it to work on paper.
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Bible jigsaw puzzle for kids
A Bowl of Lentil Stew
An activity based on “A Bowl of Lentil Stew.” Rebuild an illustration from the story by placing its pieces. Play online or print it to work on paper.
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Bible maze for kids
Jacob Has to Leave
An activity based on “Jacob Has to Leave.” Find a route to the goal in an activity related to the story. Play online or print it to work on paper.
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Bible story feelings game for kids
A Promise Beneath the Stars
An activity based on “A Promise Beneath the Stars.” Look at the situations and identify how the characters might feel. Play online or print it to work on paper.
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Bible pattern game for kids
Seven Years and a Broken Promise
An activity based on “Seven Years and a Broken Promise.” Look at how the pictures repeat and choose what comes next. Play online or print it to work on paper.
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Bible story sequencing game for kids
Jacob Seeks Peace
An activity based on “Jacob Seeks Peace.” Put the scenes in the order they happen in the story. Play online or print it to work on paper.
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An activity to do together
Different, on the same team
Materials: Two different toys and four light books.
Time: 10–15 minutes
A grown-up guides the activity; each person may ask for help or choose to listen.
Read: Two Very Different Brothers- Read “Two Very Different Brothers.” Name a difference between Jacob and Esau without deciding that either matters more.
- Each person chooses a toy and explains what they like about it. Find one shared preference and one difference.
- Build a little house with the books: one person holds two walls while another places the roof. Swap jobs.
- Look at the finished house. Explain how different contributions helped the same team and thank someone for a specific part.
Questions about this series
Where should we begin?
Start with the first story and follow the order listed. Each chapter includes its Bible passage and activities.
How do the sounds work?
Turn on voice tracking and read aloud: sounds play when the reading reaches the corresponding phrases. You can also tap the underlined phrases directly to hear their sounds without turning on voice tracking.
Where is the Bible passage for each account?
Each story card includes its Bible reference and a link to the passage. Activities also show the passage for their own story.