Wednesday Night Adult Class South Jackson church of Christ Lesson 13 – Esau: Knowing What Matters Most December 14,

Introductory Thoughts Our lives are guided by the priorities we set What are some of the priorities the Bible stresses? One of Satan’s strategies is to deceive into following the wrong priorities in life Tonight’s lesson illustrates this principle This lesson should be a warning about what is really important in life

General History That Led to this Event Genesis 25:20-28 Rebekah was barren and Isaac plead with God and she became pregnant A struggle occurred in the womb and caused Rebekah to inquire of God Look closely at verse 23 Two Nations – Continual Conflict – Differing Strength – Role Reversal Isaac and Rebekah choose favorites Jacob – Mild Man – Homebody Esau – Skillful Hunter

The Sale of the Birthright Genesis 25:29-34 True character of the twins is revealed What is a birthright?

Priorities Misplaced Wrong priorities in his conduct Wrong priorities in his values Wrong priorities in his religion

Priorities Disparged Lived with the freedom to pamper himself Lived as a victim to personal appetites Relinquished the eternal for the worldly No regard for the things of God

Priorities Contrasted Jacob realized that feeding self’s desires is not the most important act in life Jacob realized the prestige of the birthright Jacob was committed to a purpose and refused to give up

Thoughts and Applications Priorities Threatened 1 John 2:15 Desires of the flesh Desires of the eyes Through the pride of life

Next Weeks Lesson Joseph; Sold into Slavery