Genesis 25:31 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. 32 And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
To understand the nature of the study we must first observe a fundamental format that is used by devils to entice and tempt us do sell our birthright. Many people may not have fully grasped what took place in the third temptation of Christ, and thus, we must study it very closely to discover the protocols satan uses for wheeling and dealing in birthrights. Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them.
Matthew 4:9 And saith unto him all these things will I give thee if thou wilt fall down and worship me….. [The Desire of Ages pp 129] Satan manifests himself in his true character. But he does not appear as a hideous monster, with cloven feet and bat’s wings. He is a mighty angel, though fallen. Placing Jesus upon a high mountain, Satan caused the kingdoms of the world, in all their glory, to pass in panoramic view before Him.
[Panoramic refers to an unbroken or wide-ranging view. One of the reasons people climb to the tops of mountains or tall buildings is for the panoramic view, because you can see everything without obstruction.]… [The Desire of Ages pp 129] The sunlight lay on templed cities, marbled palaces, fertile fields, and fruit-laden vineyards. The traces of evil were hidden. The eyes of Jesus, so lately greeted by gloom and desolation, now gazed upon a scene of unsurpassed loveliness and prosperity.
Genesis 25:33 And Jacob said, swear to me this day; and he swore unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!