Added on 14 Oct 2008
Aim
To realise we are all equally valuable to God.
Opening
Today we have a story about two twin brothers – Esau and Jacob. Introduce the team.
Sketch
Interaction between Esau and Jacob, who argue and bicker over petty things such as who does the most work, who is the best son etc.
Narrator then states the bible tells that as the twins were born, Jacob was holding on to his brothers heel. Was this them getting on well or were they already fighting?
Further interaction illustrating continued disagreements between Esau and Jacob over mundane issues – who is best cook, best hunter etc.
Narrator informs the assembly that sometimes the brothers did actually get on and that their mother Rebekah wanted Jacob to have double the money that Esau got when their father died, in spite of the fact that Esau should have twice as much through his birthright as the eldest son.
Sketch continues with Jacob swapping a pot of curry in return for Esau's birthright. Jacob, disguised as Esau then visits his frail father who has poor eyesight. His father gives him the birthright which incenses Esau when he discovers this.
Narrator the explains that Jacob flees without the inheritance and over the next 20 years, marries, has a daughter and 12 sons, gaining great wealth over that period. He eventually meets up with Esau and gives him as a present 220 goats, 220 sheep, 30 camels, 50 cattle and 30 donkeys.
Reflection
The assembly is told how all these years later, the arguments between siblings is still commonplace, even over the most trivial of things! These could include who is the best at sport, drawing, or a computer game. We should learn to appreciate those things which our brothers/sisters/friends are good at, even if they are better than at them than us. We all have different skills and abilities at different things. None of us can be the best at everything.
We are all equally valuable to God