1. Genesis 25:21-34

2. Birthright  “Any right or privilege to which a person is entitled by birth (inheritance).”  Under the Law, a double portion for the oldest son (Deut 21:15-17).  Exceptions: Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Ephraim & David

3. Esau’s Birthright  All of Isaac’s wealth from Abraham (Gen 12:16; 20:14; 25:5).  BLESSING from Isaac But he & his descendants proved unworthy (Gen 27:27-28; 38-40; Mal 1:2-4)  PROMISE of God to Abraham (Gen 12)

4. Esau’s Birthright DENIED!  “Esau despised” it (Gen 25:34). “To regard as unworthy of special attention.”  Esau was “profane” (Heb 12:14-17). “Irreverent toward God & sacred things.”

5. Jesus’ Birthright  Jesus received His birthright after His resurrection (Heb 1:4-5; Ac 13:33-35; Psa 2:7).  Jesus became “the firstborn among MANY brethren” (Rom 8:29).

6. Our Birthright  When we are raised from baptism to walk in newness of life (Rom 6:3-4). We are “born again” (1 Pet 1:23-25; Jn 3:5). We are “born of God” (Jn 1:13). We become “children of God” (Gal 3:26-27). We enter the “house of God” (1 Tim 3:15). We receive “every…blessing” (Eph 1:3, 7). We become “heirs of God & joint heirs with Christ” (Rom 8:17; Gal 4:6-7).

7. Keeping Our Birthright  Hunger for spiritual food (Matt 4:4; 5:6)  Love God more than life itself (Matt 22:37; Mk 8:35; Jn 12:25).  Get used to self denial (Titus 2:11-12; 1 Jn 2:15-17; Jas 4:4; Jas 1:27).  Love the fellow heirs to the birthright (1 Pet 2:17; Jn 15:12; Jas 1:27).

8. Profane it – Lose it! Cherish it – Keep it!

9. Forgiveness of Sin: Salvation! Believe Jesus is Lord & Christ, the Son of God Believe Jesus is Lord & Christ, the Son of God John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6 Repent or turn from your sins Repent or turn from your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Christ Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith to the Lord Live in obedient faith to the Lord Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10