Bible Text: Genesis 36:1- 37:2 | Preacher: Pastor Joe Ricchuiti | Series: Genesis, Success and Suffering

1.  Genesis 36 traces the family line of Esau. 

2.  Esau lived for the moment, consequently he: didn’t consider the consequences of his actions; did not delay gratification; had no spiritual interest or desire; indulged his appetites; and was willing to trade spiritual riches for fulfillment of physical appetites.

3.  Matthew Henry states:  “Esau’s blood becomes royal long before any of Jacob’s did.  We may suppose it was a great trial to the faith of God’s Israel to hear of the pomp and power of the kings of Edom, while they were bond-slaves in Egypt; but those that look for great things from God must be content to wait for them; God’s time is the best time.”

4.  When we are perplexed about why those who have no interest in godly things seem to succeed beyond those who are righteous:  we must align our perspective with God’s perspective; we must value spiritual things over earthly/material things; we must not envy the unrighteous; finally, we must pray for them for they have not eternal hope.