The Birthright Sold
Homilist
Genesis 25:29-34
And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:…


I. THE CUNNING MAN.

1. He waited for the right opportunity.

2. He employed the likeliest means of gaining his object.

3. He took no account of natural ties.

4. He made the compact irrevocable.

II. THE SENSUAL MAN.

1. He lacked resolution.

2. He despised an honourable position.

3. He lost sight of the future. Conclusion: Both characters are unjustifiable.

(Homilist.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:

WEB: Jacob boiled stew. Esau came in from the field, and he was famished.




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