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Valuing Our Place of Honor PT1: the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance

Valuing Our Place of Honor PT1: the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance. Genesis 25:27-34 Hebrews 12:16-17. the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance. Christ is referred to as the “Firstborn” 1.      Firstborn of All Creation Colossians 1:15

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Valuing Our Place of Honor PT1: the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance

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  1. Valuing Our Place of Honor PT1:the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance Genesis 25:27-34Hebrews 12:16-17

  2. the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance • Christ is referred to as the “Firstborn” • 1.     Firstborn of All CreationColossians 1:15 • 2.     Firstborn from the DeadColossians 1:18 • 3.     Firstborn among Many BrothersRomans 8:29 • Heb 12:23- We are called the… “Church of the firstborn who names are written in heaven.”

  3. the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance • The major thing you inherit as the Firstborn Child is: A Birthright

  4. the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance Rights and Privileges of the “Birthright” • You received a double portion of the paternal inheritance • You became the spiritual leader to your family • You received paternal authority • You acquired spiritual favor & honor • Also, you receive the blessings of Abraham • power for an abundant life. • power for an effective life. • power for success. • power for prosperity. • power for fruitfulness. • power for longevity.

  5. the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance 3 ways to forfeit the rights and privilege of a “Birthright”: • The Will of God • Isaac over Ishmael • David over his brothers • Solomon overAdonijah • Misconduct • Joseph over Rueben • Sell or Transfer • Jacob over Esau

  6. the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance CARNAL— • sensual, worldly, nonspiritual; relating to or given to the crude desires and appetites of the Flesh or body. • The apostle Paul contrasts “spiritual people”—that is, those who are under the control of the Holy Spirit—with those who are “carnal”—those under the control of the flesh. • The word “carnal” is usually reserved in the New Testament to describe worldly Christians. • Youngblood, R. F., Bruce, F. F., Harrison, R. K., & Thomas Nelson Publishers. (1995). Nelson's new illustrated Bible dictionary. Rev. ed. of: Nelson's illustrated Bible dictionary.; Includes index. Nashville: T. Nelson.

  7. the rights and privileges of our firstborn inheritance Examples of Devalued Birthrights • Adam- devalued his birthright for his relationship with Eve • Korah(an elder in Israel) – devalued his birthright status due to a rebellious heart • Solomon- devalued his birthright due to his lust for foreign women • Judas – devalued his status due to his love for money

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