Birthright Despised

Esau and Jacob’sEsau and Jacob’s

BattleBattle

Issac & Rebekah’s Story

Abramic Covenant given to Issac: Abramic Covenant given to Issac:

Genesis 26: 3 & 4 Genesis 26: 3 & 4 Issac & Rebekah’s Romance Story:Issac & Rebekah’s Romance Story:

Genesis 24Genesis 24Rebekah’ PregnacyRebekah’ Pregnacy

Genesis 25: 21 - 34Genesis 25: 21 - 34The Prophecy - both Issac & Rebekah Knew:The Prophecy - both Issac & Rebekah Knew:

Genesis 25 : 22 & 23Genesis 25 : 22 & 23Two Nations struggle within herTwo Nations struggle within herOne will be stronger than the otherOne will be stronger than the otherThe older will serve the younger.The older will serve the younger.

The TwinsGenesis 25: 29 - 30

EsauEsau

Arrogant (prideful)Arrogant (prideful)

Issac’s favorite sonIssac’s favorite son

A hunterA hunter

Hairy - very red hairHairy - very red hair

Self-Serving (“ME”)Self-Serving (“ME”)

RebelliousRebellious

Despised his birthrightDespised his birthright

JacobJacob

Rebekah’s favorite sonRebekah’s favorite son

Not hairy - smooth skinNot hairy - smooth skin

Home boyHome boy

Desired the birthrightDesired the birthright

DeceptiveDeceptive

DeterminedDetermined

Willing to serve othersWilling to serve others

The Birthright

The person given the birthright will:The person given the birthright will:

1.1. Be the spiritual leader of the family Be the spiritual leader of the family responsible for worship & sacrifices. responsible for worship & sacrifices.

2.2. Receive two-thirds of the family Receive two-thirds of the family inheritance.inheritance.

3.3. Have the Covenant in his family-lineHave the Covenant in his family-line

Immediate Gratification = Eternal loss!

Esau hated the responsibilities of the Esau hated the responsibilities of the birthright - he would be required to care and birthright - he would be required to care and think of others, not only himself.think of others, not only himself.

Esau wanted ‘self-satisfaction’ NOW - Esau wanted ‘self-satisfaction’ NOW - Jacob was willing to wait. Love will wait - Jacob was willing to wait. Love will wait - Lust will not!Lust will not!

Are you willing to wait on God’s timing Are you willing to wait on God’s timing and stay faithful when He seems slow to and stay faithful when He seems slow to answer?answer?