Sermon from June 1

Your Soul for Stew

Genesis 25: 19 - 34

1. Jacob became the father of the twelve tribes, including Joseph and Judah. Esau became the father of the Edomites.
2. Jacob was the child of the promise, even though he was born second. Romans 9:13 (Malachi 1: 2, 3)
3. The first problem we see in their home is parents showing favoritism. Jacob also showed favoritism and caused Joseph to be sold as a slave because of it.
4. The first-born was gifted with twice the inheritance as the other children. This was a spiritual blessing and Esau held it in contempt.
5. How sad to give up long term blessing for short term pleasure.
6. The definition of self-discipline is delaying gratification. Hebrews 12: 16, 17; Galatians 5:23