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The document discusses the biblical narrative of Esau as depicted in Genesis 25:27-34, highlighting his qualities as a cunning hunter and favored by Isaac, in contrast to Jacob. It explores themes of self-will, self-sufficiency, and self-righteousness as Esau trades his birthright for immediate gratification, symbolizing a failure to recognize the value of spiritual inheritance. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of choosing a life aligned with righteousness, as embodied by Christ, rather than succumbing to worldly desires.
The Way of Esau.docx
- 1. The Way of Esau The Way of Esau Gen 25:27-34
- 2. 1 The Way of Esau Text: Gen 25:34 Gen 25:27-34 27) And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. 28) And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob. 29) And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
- 3. 2 30) And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. 31) And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. 32) And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? 33) And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. 34) Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and
- 4. 3 rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright. The Way of Esau 2Pet 2:15 … the way of Balaam … loved the wages of unrighteousness; Jude 1:11 the way of Cain, 1John 3:12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
- 5. 4 I. Self-Willed- 27 27) …Esau was a cunning hunter… Provider a man of the field; Prudent Matt 13:38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country
- 6. 5 shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 28) And Isaac loved Esau… Popular Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they
- 7. 6 which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. John 12:42-43 42 Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: 43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
- 8. 7 Jude 1:16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage. II. Self-Sufficient- 29, 30 Gen 25:29-30 30) And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me… Demanding
- 9. 8 for I am faint: Deceived One sided reasoning 1Sam 25:3 Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb. 1Sam 25:17 Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt
- 10. 9 do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him. 1Sam 25:25 Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.
- 11. 10 2Thess 3:2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. Jas 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. III. Self-Righteous Gen 25:32
- 12. 11 32) And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? Value Profit to me Gen 25:34 34) … and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way… Vanity Conclusion: Safety
- 13. 12 Rom 9:13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. Prov 2:10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Prov 2:12-15 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
- 14. 13 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: Prov 4:14-16 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. Gen 27:42 And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger
- 15. 14 son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee. Esau Full of sloth and no shame Gullible as a moth drawn to a flame Having forgot what a high price was paid That liberty’s value doth abate Instead of appreciate Without a fight we sit in our cottage
- 16. 15 And trade our birthright for a mess of pottage From the way of Esau take flight Christ is the way the truth the life. THE WAY OF ESAU I. SELF-WILLED- 27 PROVIDER PRUDENT POPULAR II. SELF-SUFFICIENT-29, 30