Read Genesis 25:27-34 ; Genesis 26:1-35 ; Genesis 27:1-46 ; Genesis 28:1-5
Notes:
The birthright, guaranteed not only a larger part of the inheritance, but also headship of the family.
Esau greedily ate and Jacob did not earn the birthright through righteousness but received it through God’s free favor.
In chapter 27, we see that though it was God’s will that Jacob be blessed, Jacob’s deception was not sanctioned by God.
The result of the deception – the unrighteous method used to assure the carrying out of God’s promise did not invalidate the promise, but it did result in family strife and separation.
Reflect:
How can we discern between pursuing God’s will and manipulating situations for our own desires, as Jacob and Rebekah did?
How can you better value the “birthright” promises God has given you (like salvation, grace, His presence) over immediate gratification?
Day 9 of 365
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