A New Generation

Do not trade the eternal for the immediate.

1. THE SYMBOLISM (Genesis 25:1-18)

   1. Abraham - Father of the faith/God
   2. Sarah - Example of Israel
   3. Isaac - Son of the Father/Jesus (born through Israel)
   4. Progression of the symbols
      1. Isaac sacrificed/Jesus dies for the world
      2. Sarah dies/Israel 70 AD
      3. Chapter 24 Abraham’s servant seeks a bride for Isaac/The Holy Spirit seeks a bride for Christ (the Church)

2. THE BIRTH OF ESAU AND JACOB (Genesis 25:19-34)

   1. Isaac prays for Rebecca to have a baby
   2. Twins fight in her womb
      1. In symbology Esau is the flesh
      2. Jacob is the Spirit
   3. Rebecca asks God and gets an answer
   4. Birth Day
      1. Esau first (“Hairy”)
      2. Jacob second (“Heal catcher”)
   5. Personalities
      1. Esau - Skilled hunter and outdoorsman (Dad’s favorite)
      2. Jacob - quiet and dwelt in the tents (Mom’s favorite)

3. WHAT IS A BIRTHRIGHT? (Genesis 25:29-34)

1. Jacob is cooking supper
2. Esau comes in exhausted
   1. Asks for the stew
3. Jacob makes a deal — the birthright (define)
   1. Birthright is the right of the first born. It includes a double portion to be responsibly for the family. Their welfare physically and spiritually vs. 31-33
4. Sold out for a bowl of stew

4. FOR WHAT DO YOU SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT

1. For what do you sell your birthright?
2. The Flesh is a Diva — whining for what it wants
3. We sell our birthright for
   1. Convenience
   2. Porn
   3. Pleasure
   4. Money
   5. Ambition
   6. Addiction
4. You sell your birthright to lose:
   1. Job
   2. Spouse
   3. Children
   4. Reputation
   5. Ministry
   6. Calling

What about you?

1. Be thankful for your heritage. Thank your parents and grandparents.
2. Realize your birthright from God to get a “double portion” of provision and responsibility.
3. Where are you tempted to sell your birthright?
4. What do you do if you have sold your “birthright”?