1. Birthright Despised Esau and Jacob’s Battle

2. Issac & Rebekah’s Story Abramic Covenant given to Issac: Genesis 26: 3 & 4 Issac & Rebekah’s Romance Story: Genesis 24 Rebekah’ Pregnacy Genesis 25: 21 - 34 The Prophecy - both Issac & Rebekah Knew: Genesis 25 : 22 & 23 Two Nations struggle within her One will be stronger than the other The older will serve the younger.

3. The Twins Genesis 25: 29 - 30 Esau Arrogant (prideful) Issac’s favorite son A hunter Hairy - very red hair Self-Serving (“ME”) Rebellious Despised his birthright Jacob Rebekah’s favorite son Not hairy - smooth skin Home boy Desired the birthright Deceptive Determined Willing to serve others

4. The Birthright The person given the birthright will: 1. Be the spiritual leader of the family responsible for worship & sacrifices. 2. Receive two-thirds of the family inheritance. 3. Have the Covenant in his family-line

5. Immediate Gratification = Eternal loss! Esau hated the responsibilities of the birthright - he would be required to care and think of others, not only himself. Esau hated the responsibilities of the birthright - he would be required to care and think of others, not only himself. Esau wanted ‘self-satisfaction’ NOW - Jacob was willing to wait. Love will wait - Lust will not! Esau wanted ‘self-satisfaction’ NOW - Jacob was willing to wait. Love will wait - Lust will not! Are you willing to wait on God’s timing and stay faithful when He seems slow to answer? Are you willing to wait on God’s timing and stay faithful when He seems slow to answer?