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“ Esau , the Hebrews , and Us ”

“ Esau , the Hebrews , and Us ”. Our text this morning is Hebrews 12:14-17 : “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.

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“ Esau , the Hebrews , and Us ”

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  1. “Esau, the Hebrews, and Us” Our text this morning is Hebrews 12:14-17: “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one comes of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by it many be defiled; That there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought for it with tears.” Let us then consider,

  2. Esau His trouble began at birth, Gen25:24-26 (“Jacob” means one whosupplants) The “birthright” belonged to the eldest son, and entitled him to a double portion of the inheritance. In this case, it also included a spiritual inheritance through the lineage of Abraham which would be fulfilled in Jesus Christ, Gen.12:1-3 > Luke 3:34. The Particulars • Had a “root of bitterness”, v.15b • It caused trouble and defilementfor many, v.15c • Was immoral, v.16 • And godless, v.16 • Sold birthright for instant gratification, v.16 • Consequences proved unalterable, v.17 Esau was very bitter after Jacob deceived Isaac into blessing him instead of Esau, Gen.27:1-29,41 He continued to make choices on the same basis by marrying Canaanite women, which greatly displeased Isaac and Rebekah, Gen.26:34-35; 27:46 Esau made a choice based on instant physical gratification instead of future spiritual inheritance, Gen.25:27-34 Esau, the Hebrews, and Us, Hebrews 12:14-17 The only blessing left for Esau was a curse, Gen.27:30-40

  3. Esau The Hebrews This root of bitterness went way back, Eph.2:11-13 The Particulars • Had a “root of bitterness”, v.15b • It caused trouble and defilementfor many, v.15c • Was immoral, v.16 • And godless, v.16 • Sold birthright for instant gratification, v.16 • Consequences proved unalterable, v.17 The Particulars • Bitter to Gentiles, Acts 13:42-50 • Caused trouble and defilement, Acts 14:1-6 > 19; 15:1,5 • Became immoral & godless, Acts 17:1-9; 18:5-6,13; 23:12 • Sold birthright for instant gratification,Rom.3:1-2 >11:11-21 • Impossible to renew to repentance, Heb.6:4-6 They defiled themselves and many others, Titus 1:10-16 They hired wicked men, charged falsely, blasphemed, lied, and attempted murder! They sold spiritual inheritance for physical position, John 11:48; 6:14-15,26,41-42,52,66. Esau, the Hebrews, and Us, Hebrews 12:14-17 As long as one rejects / crucifies the Savior, 2Cor.13:12-16

  4. Esau The Hebrews There is no objective noun in the original- so brethren or all men? Certainly includes brethren, as per Hebrew/Gentile relations in the Church, Rom.12:9-16; but should also include all men, Rom.12:17-21. The Particulars • Had a “root of bitterness”, v.15b • It caused trouble and defilementfor many, v.15c • Was immoral, v.16 • And godless, v.16 • Sold birthright for instant gratification, v.16 • Consequences proved unalterable, v.17 The Particulars • Bitter to Gentiles, Acts 13:42-50 • Caused trouble and defilement, Acts 14:1-6 > 19; 15:1,5 • Became immoral & godless, Acts 17:1-9; 18:5-6,13; 23:12 • Sold birthright for instant gratification,Rom.3:1-2 >11:11-21 • Impossible to renew to repentance, Heb.6:4-6 Us-Heb.12:14-17 The pursuit of peace enables a proper relationship with men, sanctification and holiness enable a proper relationship with God! 1Thess.4:7 • Applications for Us • Pursue peace with all men, v.14a • See that no one comes short of grace, vv.15a • Pursue sanctification and holiness, v.14b • Don’t trade spiritual heritage for temporal gratification, 11:39ff • Repentance is not always available to us, v.17 How? Back up to vv.12-13 for a start, then include the rest of vv.15b-16. We cannot maintain a proper relationship with God without maintaining proper relations with others, 1John 4:20-21. • Some choices have irrevocable consequences- just like Esau’s birthright. Prov.4:23 • Our lives can become so ingrained in sin that even a remorseful heart may not be able to bring about the change of action/path necessary, 2Cor.7:10. • Finally, our hearts can become so seared as to be past feeling, 1Tim.4:2. As seen with Esau and Israel, this is always a poor trade! 1Pet.1:3-4 Esau, the Hebrews, and Us, Hebrews 12:14-17

  5. “Esau, the Hebrews, and Us” That is our lesson from Hebrews 12:14-17: “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one comes of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by it many be defiled; That there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. For you know that even afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought for it with tears.” It was certainly meant for the Hebrews first, but as we’ve seen, also has several applications for us!

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