1. Valuing Our Place of Honor PT1: THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OUR FIRSTBORN INHERITANCE Genesis 25:27-34 Hebrews 12:16-17

2. Christ is referred to as the “Firstborn ” 1. Firstborn of All Creation Colossians 1:15 2. Firstborn from the Dead Colossians 1:18 3. Firstborn among Many Brothers Romans 8:29 Heb 12:23- We are called the… “Church of the firstborn who names are written in heaven.” THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OUR FIRSTBORN INHERITANCE

3. The major thing you inherit as the Firstborn Child is: A Birthright THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OUR FIRSTBORN INHERITANCE

4. Rights and Privileges of the “Birthright” You received a double portion of the paternal inheritance You became the spiritual leader to your family You received paternal authority You acquired spiritual favor & honor Also, you receive the blessings of Abraham – power for an abundant life. – power for an effective life. – power for success. – power for prosperity. – power for fruitfulness. – power for longevity. THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OUR FIRSTBORN INHERITANCE

5. 3 ways to forfeit the rights and privilege of a “Birthright”: The Will of God – Isaac over Ishmael – David over his brothers – Solomon over Adonijah Misconduct – Joseph over Rueben Sell or Transfer – Jacob over Esau THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OUR FIRSTBORN INHERITANCE

6. CARNAL — sensual, worldly, nonspiritual; relating to or given to the crude desires and appetites of the F LESH or body. The apostle Paul contrasts “spiritual people”— that is, those who are under the control of the Holy Spirit—with those who are “carnal”—those under the control of the flesh. The word “carnal” is usually reserved in the New Testament to describe worldly Christians. Youngblood, R. F., Bruce, F. F., Harrison, R. K., & Thomas Nelson Publishers. (1995). Nelson's new illustrated Bible dictionary. Rev. ed. of: Nelson's illustrated Bible dictionary.; Includes index. Nashville: T. Nelson. THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OUR FIRSTBORN INHERITANCE

7. Examples of Devalued Birthrights Adam- devalued his birthright for his relationship with Eve Korah (an elder in Israel) – devalued his birthright status due to a rebellious heart Solomon- devalued his birthright due to his lust for foreign women Judas – devalued his status due to his love for money THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OUR FIRSTBORN INHERITANCE