Message Notes

YOUTH WORSHIP SERVICE 6 November 2021

Scripture Text: Genesis 25:29-34; Hebrews 12:12-17

Message: “Esau despised his birthright”
Pastor Charles Tan

INTRODUCTION

1. Growing up Challenges

a) Parents

i) A positive Role

ii) A negative Role

b) Children

i) Twins

ii) Individual child

2. Ultimate Responsibility

a) The Role of the individual

b) We have to understand and accept Responsibility for how we turn out

DIFFERENCES

1. In personality

2. In interests

3. In character

ESAU: GROWING UP YEARS

1. A skillful hunter Genesis 25:27a

2. A man of the field Genesis 25:27b
(An outdoors man)

3. Loved by Isaac
Because of the game Esau brought home Genesis 25:28a

JACOB: GROWING UP YEARS

1. A mild man Genesis 25:27c

2. Dwelling in tents Genesis 25:27d
(A homebody)

3. Loved by Rebekah Genesis 25:28b

ESAU: ALL GROWN UP

1. He returned from the field Genesis 25:29b

2. He was weary Genesis 25:29c

3. He asked for the red stew Jacob made Genesis 25:30

JACOB: ALL GROWN UP

1. Jacob cooked a stew Genesis 25:29a
(Chef)

2. Price for the red stew
“Sell me your birthright as of this day” Genesis 25:31

ESAU’S RESPONSE

1. Exaggeration
“Look, I am about to die” Genesis 25:32a

2. Birthright
“So what is this birthright to me?” Genesis 25:32b

a) He made light of his birthright

b) He was willing to sell it

c) For a bowl of red stew

JACOB’S INSISTENCE

1. Oath
“Swear to me as of this day” Genesis 25:33a

2. He takes advantage

ESAU SELLS HIS BIRTHRIGHT

1. Esau swore away his birthright Genesis 25:33b

2. What he had in return

a) Bread

b) Stew of lentils

c) He ate and drank and went his way Genesis 25:34

3. Comment: Esau despised his birthright

A DEEPER ANALYSIS
Hebrews 12:12-17

1. Esau cited as an example of a profane person

a) Godless

b) Irreligious

2. How is this understood?

a) For a morsel of food

b) Sold his birthright Hebrews 12:16

3. Dire Consequences

a) He was rejected

b) He found no place for repentance

c) Though he sought it diligently with tears Hebrews 12:17

HOW DOES A PERSON END UP BEING PROFANE?

1. Weakness of character

a) The hands which hang down

b) The feeble knees

c) Strength must be found Hebrews 12:12

2. Need to make straight paths Hebrews 12:13

a) Straightforward

b) No deviousness

3. Looking carefully lest one
falls short of the grace of God Hebrews 12:15a

a) Grace is given

b) It must not be set aside

4. Root of bitterness Hebrews 12:15b

a) It can spring up

b) It can cause trouble

c) It can cause defilement

i) It can cause immorality

ii) It can cause profaneness

CONCLUSION

1. If there are weaknesses and sins
Deal with them

2. The Chastening from God

a) Accept

b) Endure

c) Learn

d) It can yield the fruit of righteousness Hebrews 12:11