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Esau Gives Jacob His Birthright | Genesis 25 Bible Study | Impulsiveness


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Isaac and Rebekah had Esau and Jacob. Twins who fought even in the womb.

God said to her, “Two nations are in your body. Two tribes are now inside you and will be separated. One nation will be stronger than the other. The older son will serve the younger one.”

Esau became a hunter. Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.

Sometimes what we expect does not come to pass. (Esau to be the leader)

Two people from the same place can go in different directions. We all must find our path.

How can you avoid getting in situations in which you are “famished” or overly “thirsty” and tempted to take the first source of comfort that comes along?

Jacob had a scarcity mentality and Esau had no distress tolerance. How does G-O-D especially Prudence, earnestness, respect, truthfulness and compassion help you make better choices.

Breathe

Evaluate the situation

Think about options and consequences

Act tentatively


How might Jacob and Esau's behavior impact their parents? Did they even think about that?


Chapters:

00:00:02 - The birth of Esau and Jacob

00:01:43 - The Importance of Recognizing Individual Differences

00:03:32 - The Birthright and God's Plan

00:04:02 - The Changing Roles and Cultures

00:04:22 - Jacob's Nurturing Qualities and Foreshadowing

00:04:45 - Isaac's Love for Esau and Reflections of Oneself

00:05:09 - Appreciating Differences and Diversity

00:07:01 - Temptation to cheat and manipulative behavior

00:08:50 - The Impact of Cheating on the Class

00:09:24 - Esau's Immediate Gratification

00:09:46 - Making Choices for Immediate Rewards

00:10:09 - The Consequences of Exchanging the Birthright

00:10:32 - Vulnerability to Being Taken Advantage of

00:10:38 - The Importance of Distress Tolerance Skills

00:11:15 - Avoiding Impulsive Decisions in Times of Hunger and Thirst

00:12:08 - Jacob's Scarcity Mentality vs Abundance Mentality

00:12:26 - Creating a Rich and Meaningful Life without Distress Tolerance

00:14:20 - The Importance of Prudence and Respect

00:16:05 - The Importance of Consideration in Transactions

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Practical Bible StudyBy Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes