wednesday night adult class south jackson church of christ lesson 13 – esau: knowing what matters...
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Wednesday Night Adult ClassSouth Jackson church of Christ
Lesson 13 – Esau: Knowing What Matters Most
December 14, [email protected]
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Introductory Thoughts
Our lives are guided by the priorities we set
What are some of the priorities the Bible stresses?
One of Satan’s strategies is to deceive into following the wrong priorities in life
Tonight’s lesson illustrates this principle
This lesson should be a warning about what is really important in life
General History That Led to this Event
Genesis 25:20-28
Rebekah was barren and Isaac plead with God and she became pregnant
A struggle occurred in the womb and caused Rebekah to inquire of God
Look closely at verse 23
Two Nations – Continual Conflict – Differing Strength – Role Reversal
Isaac and Rebekah choose favorites
Jacob – Mild Man – HomebodyEsau – Skillful Hunter
The Sale of the Birthright
Genesis 25:29-34
True character of the twins is revealed
What is a birthright?
Priorities Misplaced
Wrong priorities in his conduct
Wrong priorities in his values
Wrong priorities in his religion
Priorities Disparged
Lived with the freedom to pamper himself
Lived as a victim to personal appetites
Relinquished the eternal for the worldly
No regard for the things of God
Priorities Contrasted
Jacob realized that feeding self’s desires is not the most important act in life
Jacob realized the prestige of the birthright
Jacob was committed to a purpose and refused to give up
Thoughts and Applications
Priorities Threatened
1 John 2:15
Desires of the flesh
Desires of the eyes
Through the pride of life
Next Weeks Lesson
Joseph; Sold into Slavery