YEA Lesson Library
I’m Hungry
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches that Esau traded his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew.
Scriptures
Genesis 25:29-34
Psalm 107:8-9
Proverbs 13:25
Proverbs 25:21
Matthew 5:6
Matthew 6:31-34
John 6:35
Romans 12:20
Philippians 4:12
Hebrews 12:16-17
Words to Know
STEW- soup of meat and vegetables
BIRTHRIGHT - legal rights inherited by birth
The Lesson
Jacob and Esau were very different. Jacob was his mother's favorite son. He stayed at home and worked in the garden. Esau was a hunter and was his father's favorite son. Esau went out early in the morning to hunt.
One day Esau hunted all day. He came home very, very hungry. "Hmm, what is that wonderful smell," Esau asked. He followed the smell to his brother Jacob's tent.
Jacob sat stirring a big pot over the fire. He was making a delicious stew. Esau's mouth watered! "Give me some of your delicious stew," said Esau. "I'm about to starve to death!" But, Jacob said, "First give me your birthright." Because Esau was born first, he had the birthright. But Esau wasn't careful with his birthright. He didn't realize how much it was worth. So he traded Jacob his birthright for a bowl of stew.
The bowl of stew would be gone as soon as Esau ate it. But, the birthright was worth much more and would last a long, long time. Esau traded his birthright for something to eat. And, that is how God wanted it to be.
God wants us to always try to do what is right. We should want to do right just like we were hungry for it. And God promises to bless us if we do.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - John 6:35
Monday- Romans 12:20
Tuesday- Psalm 107:8-9
Wednesday - Proverbs 25:21
Thursday -Philippians 4:12
Friday- Hebrews 12:16-17
Saturday - Proverbs 13:25
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, children will be able to:
1. Tell why Esau was so hungry.
2. State that Esau traded his brother a bowl of stew for his birthright.
3. Explain what God wants us to be hungry for.
Topics & Themes
Birthright
Esau
Jacob
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA Students' and Teacher's books, attendance and memory verse charts, stars, CD, CD player, songbook, red ball, candy bar, lunch size paper bag, crockpot, soup, small bowls, spoons, cups with water or drinks, dry erase board
Preparation
“I’m hungry! I want something to eat!” If you’re around young children, you’ll hear comments like those often. And since young children are self-centered, they often expect the food to just appear. They rarely stop to think about where it came from or how long it took to prepare. They just want their hunger satisfied. Esau's actions in today's lesson remind us of those of a young child.
Before class, place some canned soup (or anything you think the children would like to eat) in a crockpot to heat. You will also need to cut out the following pictures from magazines and back them with double-stick tape: apple, carrot, cake, turkey, egg, hot chocolate.
Review Questions
1. Why was Esau so hungry?
2. What did Jacob have that Esau wanted?
3. What did Jacob want Esau to trade for a bowl of stew?
4. Which was worth more, the bowl of stew or the birthright?
REACH Activity
Letter: E (Note: Use words with the long vowel sound.)
Words: Esau, easy, even, eat
Sentence:
WAS IT EASY FOR ESAU TO EAT THE BOWL OF STEW?
Song
“God Is So Good” is on page 87 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in the prayer asking God to teach them to hunger to do what is right.
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