Insights from Genesis 25:1-34: Birthright, Promises, and Blessings
Delve into the profound teachings of Genesis 25:1-34, exploring themes of birthright, patience in God's promises, and the importance of not trading your spiritual inheritance. Learn from Abraham's later years, the birth of Esau and Jacob, and the cautionary tale of Esau selling his birthright. Discover the value of standing firm in your faith, waiting on God, and embracing covenant blessings as a friend of Jesus.
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TEXT: Genesis 25:1-34
INTRODUCTION Birthright is the privilege an individual has as a result of his position in the family. Every boy and girl who is born into any family has a birthright to everything in that family because he is born into that family. In the family of God, too, all friends of Jesus are heirs and joint heirs with Christ. They have the right to come to God in prayer and receive answers. As a friend of Jesus, you must not sell your birthright for any reason.
INTRODUCTION CONT D Isaac was Abraham s son of promise. He got married to Rebekah at the age of forty years and was childless for twenty years. He did not make the mistake of looking for an alternative to God s promise like Abraham, his father when he was childless (Genesis 16:1-4). He waited for God; he later gave birth to Esau and Jacob. You must wait for God patiently, and His promises will come to pass in your life. If you are not yet a friend of Jesus, give your life to Him, and His unfailing promises will be fulfilled in your life in Jesus name.
POINTS TO CONSIDER ABRAHAM S LATER YEARS THE BIRTH OF ESAU AND JACOB ESAU SELLS HIS BIRTHRIGHT
1. ABRAHAM'S LATER YEARS: Genesis 25:1-11, 3 John 2 After his wife Sarah's death and his son Isaac's marriage, Abraham saw the need for a companion. He after that married Keturah, who gave birth to six children As the years passed, Abraham knew that he needed to put his house in order so that after he had gone, the sons of the new woman would not start fighting over his possession with Isaac, the sole heir of the promise.
1. ABRAHAM'S LATER YEARS, CONTD. So, he gave the sons of the woman gifts and sent them away, but Isaac, who was the heir of promise, he gave all his possessions. God expects His children to be ready to take possession and mantle of leadership when our elders grow old and pass on to glory. So, we must abide by the principle of the word of God, which we have learnt from the Bible.
1. ABRAHAM'S LATER YEARS, CONT D. All boys and girls are created by God, and as creatures of God, there are everyday blessings that God gives to all His creatures. However, there are covenant blessings that only friends of Jesus can enjoy. If you want to enjoy covenant blessings, you must give your life to Christ and become a friend of Jesus. As you do this, great will be your blessings. Abraham lived for 175 years, and God prospered him spiritually and physically.
2. THE BIRTH OF ESAU AND JACOB: Genesis 25: 19-28 Isaac and Rebekah had no child after 20 years of marriage. Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, and God answered him. The promise of God is sure when He promises you anything; if it doesn't come when you expect it, be patient; it must surely come. Isaac s wife became pregnant and gave birth to a set of twins.
2. THE BIRTH OF ESAU AND JACOB, CONTD. Whenever we face any challenge in life, we must look up to God in prayer and believe in Him, and He will attend to all our requests and answer our prayers. Rebekah had some problems during the pregnancy of the twins, and she sought the face of God. God gave her present and future revelations. Sometimes, we may have some discomforts, though in the will of God. As we look up to Him, He will see us through in Jesus name.
2. THE BIRTH OF ESAU AND JACOB, CONTD. Eventually, Rebekah gave birth to Esau and Jacob. Esau was hairy and also a hunter. His father loved him because he brought him meat from his hunting, while Rebekah loved Jacob. As friends of Jesus, we are to love all men equally. When we do this, God will be happy with us.
3. ESAU SELLS HIS BIRTHRIGHT: Genesis 25: 29-34 One day, when Esau returned from hunting, he was hungry and tired. He saw Jacob cooking pottage. Jacob was a good cook because he was always with his mother at home. He learnt how to cook from his mother. We must learn to assist our parents at home because by so doing, we will learn how to do many essential things well.
3. ESAU SELLS HIS BIRTHRIGHT, CONTD. Esau begged for food from his brother Jacob. Let us avoid the habit of begging for food from friends and neighbours. This is a bad habit. If you continue in that habit, you can be poisoned or attracted to evil associations. Esau felt he would die if he did not eat the food, but that is not true. Even if he did not eat that whole day, he would not die. Jacob saw this as an opportunity to get what he had been struggling for when they were both in the womb.
3. ESAU SELLS HIS BIRTHRIGHT, CONTD. So, Jacob requested for his birthright as the first son. Esau never counted the cost. He just gave in and lost his birthright. As friends of Jesus, our birthright is the salvation, sanctification, and Holy Ghost baptism we got through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. We should not allow anything, anyone, or friends to make us forsake Christ and loose our salvation. Salvation from sin is the most precious thing you can have here on earth because you will not get to heaven without it.
3. ESAU SELLS HIS BIRTHRIGHT, CONTD. Also, be careful what you do when you are under pressure from friends and neighbours. Do not let anyone lure you to sin just because you are pressed. Do not yield to temptation. Yielding is sin, and sin will land you in hell.
3. ESAU SELLS HIS BIRTHRIGHT, CONTD. As a sinner or backslider who has sold his birthright, you must give your life to Jesus by: i. Realizing you are a sinner ii. Confess your sins and ask Jesus to forgive you. iii. Make up your mind not to go into those sins anymore. iv. Invite Christ into your life to be your Lord and Saviour. v. Read your Bible and pray every day for the grace to overcome every temptation. vi. God's grace is sufficient for you.
1. What do you understand by the word 'birthright ? 2. Abraham lived for how many years before he died? 3. Who sold his birthright for just a plate of food? 4. As a friend of Jesus, what is your birthright that you must not loose or sell out? 5. (a) How can a sinner become a friend of Jesus? (b) How can friends of Jesus Overcome temptation in times of distress? QUESTIONS
THOUGHT: I will not yield to the temptation to sell my birthright. ACTIVITY: Teachers should lead the children to pray for the grace to overcome temptations in times of distress
CHORUSES i. I will never let the devil win the battle ii. Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus iii. The grace of God is sufficient unto me.
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