Today we begin a sermon series on the biblical figure, Jacob.  Today he and his brother Esau are introduced, and read the story of Jacob stealing Esau's birthright.  The stories came from Genesis 25 and 27.

·         What do you surmise about their respective personalities?

·         What is your impression of Jacob based on this story?

·         What does a story like this lead you to think about God’s purposes and plans?