DON’T SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT GENESIS 25:29-34

The Right of the Firstborn The firstborn received twice as much as the other sons A daughter married into her husband’s family and received no inheritance The firstborn also became the head of the family after the father died Joseph received twice as much as the others Genesis 48:5 Judah became the leader Gen. 37:33;49:3-10

Esau’s Right of the Firstborn Much more than an ordinary birthright God’s promise to Abraham Gen. 12:1-3; 15:2-5 Genesis 21:9-13; 22:13-18; Romans 9:6-16 Through Isaac, not Ishmael Gen. 26:2-5 Through Jacob, not Esau Gen. 25:21-23 The birthright and the blessing were connected in the promise to Abraham Heb. 12:15-17; Gen.27:27-29

Esau’s Character Outdoorsman 25:27 Married worldly women 25:34-35 Sold his birthright Heb. 12:16 “profane” A single meal more important than birthright Present more important than future Physical more important than spiritual Immediate gratification more important than long-term riches 11:25-26

Your Birthright Hebrews 12:16-17 don’t be like Esau You are a firstborn child of God Heb. 12:22-24 God disciplines you 12:3-11 We need to look out for each other 12:12-17 Don’t sell your birthright! 10:35-36 Appreciate what you have Galatians 3:26-29, Acts 3:25-26 Stay faithful and receive your inheritance