Genesis
Bible Study Chapter 36
Esau
to Edom
“This is the account of the family line
of Esau (that is, Edom).” Genesis 36:1
Edom means, “red, earth, of blood.” Nicknamed for a red soup, that came from the
earthy vegetables from the garden- the color of blood. “He said to Jacob, "Quick,
let me have some of that red stew! I'm famished!" (That is why he was also
called Edom.)” Genesis 25:30.
Esau and his descendants were forever nicknamed for Esau giving
up the blessing of a birthright. How
sad. Moral of the story…. Don’t give away
what is valuable or you will be labeled for life. Instead, give away what is not valuable for
what has eternal value.
3 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With
less of you there is more of God and his rule.
4 “You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear
to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
5 “You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no
more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything
that can’t be bought.
6 “You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for
God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.
7 “You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being
‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for.
8 “You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and
heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.
9 “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate
instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and
your place in God’s family.
10 “You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes
persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom.
11-12 “Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people
put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it
means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable.
You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t
like it, I do! And all heaven
applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have
always gotten into this kind of trouble." Matthew 5:
3-12
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