Intro - On the surface, Esau didn't seem that bad...but God's summary of him is blunt and alarming - v. 16...

Vine's definition of "Profane" = "Unhallowed, lacks relationship to God"..."Opposite of Sacred"(totally secular)

Webster's definition = "Blasphemous, Irreverent"

Here are 4 observations from Scripture about Esau:

• Profane in His Priorities - Gen. 25: 21-28



• Profane in His Passions



• for Food - 25:25-34



• for Fornication - 26: 34-35



• for Fortune - 27: 1-40



• for Fury - 27: 41-45



• for Fulfillment - 28: 6-9

• Profane in His Progeny - 36: 1-43



• Profane in His Perspective - Hebrews 12: 16-17....According to Hebrews, Moses was the opposite of Esau



• Moses had Proper Faith - Heb 11: 24c



• Moses had Proper Fellowship - Vs. 24b-26a



• Moses had Proper Foresaking - v. 27a



• Moses had Proper Fear - v. 27b



• Moses had Proper Focus - Vs. 26b,27b

Conclusion-

Living like Esau brings Emptiness and Eternal Regret

Living like Moses brings Fulfillment and Eternal Reward

Living like Jesus brings Satisfaction and Eternal Rejoicing