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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
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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 GodHeb. 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