1. DON’T SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT
GENESIS 25:29-34

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Your Birthright Hebrews 12:16-17 don’t be like Esau
You are a firstborn child of God Heb. 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